Lot #316 - A Des Baker finely scrimshawed whale’s tooth decorated with a Maori chief and arrival scene
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:November 2016 Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:08 Nov 2016 ~ 9am (NZ time) - Lots 1 - 663
08 Nov 2016 ~ 5pm (NZ time) - Lots 670 - 1091 -
Lot #:316
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Lot Description:A Des Baker finely scrimshawed whale’s tooth decorated with a Maori chief and arrival scene
the chief depicted with moko, huia feathers and cloak with wide tuniko border, stained colour highlights, entitled ‘Te Hau Takiri Wharepapa’, the reverse with Maori warriors siting an anchored ship. Length of tooth 170, raised on carved spike stand and turned wooden base. -
Estimate:NZ$2,500 - 2,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
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