Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
Extremely rare and unique pre European 16th century God stone…
Sale Title:
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Nov-2012
Lot No.
***
Description:
Extremely rare and unique pre European 16th century God stone carved flax beater butt made of volcanic stone with a carved face of a dog on the butt which is almost Easter Island style. It would have been a huge pounder. a similar object is found in the British Museum, No. 585, plate 110, 'Taonga in the British Museum'. Length 15 cm.
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori