Lot #133 - Early Stone Lure
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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 #:133
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Lot Description:Early Stone Lure
A rare, early form of lure predating the later wood and shell lures; triangular in cross-section with sides rounded. Flat side or bottom face is convex; fractured, pierced hole to back end designed to facilitate a natural fibre cord; finely carved bone hook lashed to front end.
L.64mm, W.14mm. -
Provenance:Private collection, New Zealand.
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Estimate:NZ$400 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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