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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
14-Sep-2010
Lot No.
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Description:
19th century Rare and Important Boxed Airtu Ahwito. A fungus considered sacred and used as an indelible dye in tattooing. Burnt to a cinder and mixed with dog's fat and soot. What ever remained after each use was carefully preserved and handed down from father to son. Length 8.5 cm
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Unclassified