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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Important Oceanic & African Art
• Sale Date:
  10 Jun 2014 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  146
• Lot Description:
  Rare Feather Adornment
  Decorative scarf or belt, the base is traditionally constructed using wool and muka with a silk backing. Completely covered in plump Kiwi feathers. Leading to tapering ends with bands of Kaka, Tui and Kakariki feathers.
  L.1260mm, W.100mm.
• Provenance:
  Formally in the collection of Thomas Ryan, 1864-1927 . He had a distinguished career as an artist, working mainly in watercolours. He was well known for his Maori portraits and for his landscapes and seascapes. He was a friend of Charles Goldie. This item was present in his studio and highly likely used to adorn his subjects. Private collection, New Zealand.
• Estimate:
  NZ$2,000 - 4,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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