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Patu paraoa-whalebone carver's mallet, a fine and rare master…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Mar-2012
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Description:
Patu paraoa-whalebone carver's mallet, a fine and rare master carver's mallet made of a whale jawbone. Beautifully balanced with concave strike surface. Soft shoulder lines narrow and terminate into masterfully carved and finely detailed manaia head. Highly resolved. Length 25 cm. Width 4.9 cm
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori