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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Improbable Gifts for Impossible People
• Sale Date:
  18 Oct 2012 ~ 7pm (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  24
• Lot Description:
  The Weapon
  A Wahaika of orthodox form with the blade offering highly resolved and complex rauponga and whakarare styled carving. The inturn presents the manaia with paua eyes. Historically used in battle Wahaika means 'the mouth of the Fish'. The first opponent dispatched in battle was termed 'the first fish'. Although traditionally reserved for warriors of high status they are now often given as gifts to symbolise courage and determination. C. 1920s. L 370mm W. 120mm. Circa 1920. Y 15069.
• Estimate:
  NZ$1,200 - 1,500
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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