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Lot #67 - Maori Tattooing Instrument

  • Auction House:
    Webb's
  • Sale Name:
    Oceanic & African Arts
  • Sale Date:
    26 Mar 2013 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
  • Lot #:
    67
  • Lot Description:
    Maori Tattooing Instrument
    A very rare and fine instrument with a cylindrical wooden shaft adorned with fine spiral design carved into the end leading to a flattened rectangular top also finely carved with double haehae lines and dog-tooth notching. The end has attached bone tool with tapering prongs. Minor loss.
    L.277mm, W.14mm.
  • Provenance:
    Private collection, New Zealand.
  • Estimate:
    NZ$4,000 - 6,000
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.



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