Lot #131 - Chiefly Patu
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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 #:131
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Lot Description:Chiefly Patu
A prestigious club with a large a voluptuous rounded blade and finely carved designs. These designs feature, Koru forms Haehae and Pataki notching to both sides of the blade leading to a ridged flared handle end, Pierced round suspension hole for attachment. Early inscription written on the blade with paint or sealing wax: 'Mere Takau or war club used only by Maori Chiefs. Old inventory numbers in white paint: 57.8.3. Rich dark brown patina.
H.460mm, W.130mm. -
Provenance:San Francisco De Young Museum U.S.A. Private collection, U.S.A.
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Estimate:NZ$8,000 - 12,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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