Lot #193 - An old Maori carved patu paraoa (whalebone hand club)
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:June Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:19 Jun 2012 ~ 9am
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Lot #:193
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Lot Description:An old Maori carved patu paraoa (whalebone hand club)
the traditional wide spatulate blade with remains of old label, tapered grip, ovoid butt end forming to a point, counter sunk suspension hole, semi-polished finish. Length 405. Provenance: Old label attached faintly detailed ‘Found on....hill in Waitotara Valley c.1950’ and ‘mere mere’. Registered Y16682. -
Estimate:NZ$1,250 - 1,250
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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