Lot #168 - An old large Maori carved figured post
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:April 2015 Antique and Art Auction
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Sale Date:21 Apr 2015 ~ 10am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 358)
21 Apr 2015 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 370 - 734) -
Lot #:168
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Lot Description:An old large Maori carved figured post
the tall stylised figure with detailed moko, pronounced arched back with his right leg upon a further stylised head, he holds a taiaha to his right hand and a raised mere to his left, further stylised figures to the back, all on a circular plinth, paua insets to eyes, old red paint remains to most, some losses, evidence of fire damage to reverse, further evidence of insect and weather damage and some infill. Height 2080, diameter at base approx. 500. Being assessed for registration. -
Provenance:Ex. the Whanganui area.
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Estimate:NZ$6,000 - 6,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.