Lot #8201 - A Maori Greenstone Hand Club, Mere Pounamu, a Traditional Spatulate Blade, New Zealand, 19th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Eclectic Collection of a Sydney Gent - Part 3
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Sale Date:11 Aug 2019 ~ 10.30am (AEST)
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Lot #:8201
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Lot Description:A Maori Greenstone Hand Club, Mere Pounamu, a Traditional Spatulate Blade, New Zealand, 19th Century
the round tapered form in dark/mid green hues with striation
L 27 cm -
Notes:The Mere was an important & prestigious weapon & believed to contain supernatural powers. Usually passed down through the family hierachy. Condition: The pommel worn or broken in combat
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Estimate:A$800 - 1,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Unclassified
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