Lot #45 - Fine Waka Huia Base
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Oceanic & African Arts
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Sale Date:26 Mar 2013 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
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Lot #:45
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Lot Description:Fine Waka Huia Base
Finely carved cocoon-shaped vessel guarded by two tiki figures each offering detailed facial carving and notched paua eyes. Composition of base anchored by a beautiful combination of rauponga which spiral out in an orthodox rarua form; centred ribbing extends from either side of the rarua to connect each tiki. Each quadrant of the base decorated with highly refined triple haehae and pakati combinations displayed in diagonal form with each row of pakati carved in opposing directions. The interior of waka huia base finished in a traditional manner with scraping evident. Designed to be hung from the rafters and viewed from below; reflects the work of a master carver.
H.380mm, W.125mm, D.55mm -
Provenance:Private collection, UK
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Estimate:NZ$6,000 - 8,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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