Lot #290 - 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 4
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Sale Date:20 Oct 2019 ~ 2pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:290
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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 hierarchy. Condition: The pommel worn.
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Estimate:A$600 - 900
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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