A Fine Early Waka Huia

Lot #12 - A Fine Early Waka Huia

Auction House:

Webb's
Sale Name:

Oceanic and African Art
Sale Date:

26 Sep 2012 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
Lot #:

12
Lot Description:

A Fine Early Waka Huia
Of orthodox ovoid form the lid recessing accurately into the base. Carved with a flat bladed tool kinked longitudinal rauponga lends this wakahuia a distinctive appearance which suggests it is of East Coast manufacture. Four minimal spiral motifs provide an overall sense of balance. On each shoulder of the box are intertwined triple haehae. Guarded by two projecting wheku heads, they are finely carved and offer significant yet subtle differences. The base offers a further eight bands of kinked rauponga which are interrupted by another set of intertwined triple haehae. Deposits of fine red powder are evident throughout.
L.400mm, W.121mm, H.64mm.
Estimate:

NZ$25,000 - 35,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

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