Lot #13 - Superb Toki Pounamu
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Oceanic and African Art
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Sale Date:26 Sep 2012 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
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Lot #:13
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Lot Description:Superb Toki Pounamu
Finished adze with smoothed edges evident on both sides. Pre European, Classic Period. Toki of this size and finish were important ritual objects with lineage, ceremonial and technical significance. Giant toki pounamu were used to undertake large societal projects such as the felling of giant kauri and the building of migratory canoes.
H.270mm, W125mm. -
Estimate:NZ$2,000 - 4,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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