Lot #198 - A large carved wood Maori pare (lintel)
-
Auction House:Cordy's
-
Sale Name:July 2015 Antique and Art Auction
-
Sale Date:14 Jul 2015 ~ 9.30am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 402)
14 Jul 2015 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 410 - 802) -
Lot #:198
-
Lot Description:A large carved wood Maori pare (lintel)
with traditional kororu (carved face) at its centre and stylised Manaia (guardians) at each end. The Manaia is a spiritual guardian, like a guardian angel to ward off danger and protect against intruders. It acts as a provider and protector over the sky, earth and sea. Width 2380. -
Estimate:NZ$1,500 - 1,500
-
Realised Price:
-
Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.