Lot #79 - Tongan Headrest
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Important Oceanic & African Art
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Sale Date:10 Jun 2014 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
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Lot #:79
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Lot Description:Tongan Headrest
Flattened rectangular slightly curved top with circular inlayed marine ivory to top and crescent shaped inlay to one end. The top rests on two legs attached to the base with sennit binding.
L.253mm, W.83mm. -
Provenance:Formerly in the collection of George Topou, king of Tonga (1845-1893). Passed on to Lupe kafalava and to present owner by descent.
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Estimate:NZ$3,000 - 5,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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