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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
14-Sep-2010
Lot No.
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Description:
A superb and important Maori wooden panel (Pare), contact period 19th century, depicting three figures with tongues protruding and arms raised. Haliotis serrated shell inlaid eyes and medallions. South Sea tattoo decoration with mania figure at bottom and bird-like heads at each end. Note: has been repaired over the years, visible on rear. Height 49 cm. Length 135 cm
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Price:
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori