Lot #109 - Early Mere Pounamu
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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 #:109
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Lot Description:Early Mere Pounamu
A highly valued and potent cultural symbol of mana (authority and prestige) as well as an effective weapon during the pre-musket era. Mere of this early type are rarely seen. the well balanced blade tapers the a natural point with a hourglass pierced suspension hole. Dark green pounamu with signs of traditional working cuts to handle.
L.370mm, W.74mm. -
Provenance:Private collection, United Kingdom.
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Estimate:NZ$6,000 - 9,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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