Lot #183 - A magnificent Maori carved greenstone large mere

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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:August Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:14 Aug 2012 ~ 9.30am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 427)
14 Aug 2012 ~ 5.00pm (NZ time) (Lots 430 - 757) -
Lot #:183
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Lot Description:A magnificent Maori carved greenstone large mere
of exceptionally fine proportions, the traditional long spatulate blade with intact fine edge tapering to a near parallel sided grip of oval section, the rounded butt with seven sharp grooves, hourglass tapered suspension hole, darker green towards the butt, lightning towards the blade end. Length 430, maximum width 100. Not registered. -
Estimate:NZ$2,250 - 2,250
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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