Lot #132 - An early 20thC Maori carved ‘Pouaka’ tinder box
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:Antique & Art Auction
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Sale Date:22 Jan 2013 ~ 10am (Lots 1 - 324)
22 Jan 2013 ~ 5pm (Lots 330 - 660) -
Lot #:132
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Lot Description:An early 20thC Maori carved ‘Pouaka’ tinder box
the stylised figure bent over clasping his feet, his back as the box, the domed cover with two full relief stylised figures, clasping their extended tongues, all-over notch, linial and spiral carving, paua inset eyes, mounted on a chamfered rectangular stand. Provenance: Carved by Harry Lamb, ex. a descendant of Lamb’s. Lamb carved a kiwi figure given to Lloyd Cobham. 80 x 145 x 195. -
Estimate:NZ$850 - 850
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Realised Price:
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Category:Miscellaneous
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