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IMPORTANT OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2011, 6:00pm OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 1

“Material objects are chains along which social relationships run…people not only create their material culture and attach themselves to it, but also build up their relationships through it and see them in terms of it.”

E.E. Evans-Pritchard, The Neur, Oxford, 1940, p/. 89

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THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 6:00PM AOTEAROA

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THE MERTON D. SIMPSON COLLECTION: PART THREE

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AFRICA: OTHER COLLECTIONS

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OCEANIA

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CAPTAIN COOK MATERIAL

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OTHER SOCIETIES

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PROTECTED OBJECTS ACT 1975

Please note that most Maori artifacts (taonga tuturu) in the catalogue have been registered under the terms and conditions of the Protected Objects Act 1975; this is referred to as Y Registration. Under this Act artifacts with Y registration may not be sold to non-New Zealand Residents, and Y Registered items and other non-Maori items of significance to New Zealand’s cultural heritage may not leave the country without permission from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

To purchase Y Registered items the buyer must be a Registered Collector and must present their certificate or card of registration when collecting their goods. To register as a collector of taonga tūturu and to seek permission to export any protected New Zealand object you must apply to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage (www.mch.govt.nz ). Payment is due immediately, however Webb’s will hold goods for buyers whose Registration as Collectors is pending.

BUYER’S PREMIUM A buyer’s premium of 15% will be charged on all items in this catalogue. GST (15%) is payable on the buyer’s premium only.

Intending buyers should take note of clause 6 in the Condition of Sale for Buyers printed on page 127 of this catalogue.

Webb’s is not responsible for any errors of descriptions or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot. Buyers should proceed upon their own judgement. The condition of items is not generally detailed in this catalogue. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of lots they bid on. Webb’s is pleased to provide intending buyers with condition reports.

COVER ILLUSTRATION: Detail from Te Tiki o Tamamutu. See p18.

EVENING PREVIEW Come along and join us to enjoy wine and refreshments at the Oceanic and African Arts evening preview.

Thu 1 September 5:30pm–7:30pm VIEWING Fri 2 Sept

9:00am–5:30pm

Sat 3 Sept

11:00am–3:00pm

Sun 4 Sept

11:00am–3:00pm

Mon 5 Sept

9:00am–5:30pm

Tue 6 Sept

9:00am–5:30pm

Wed 7 Sept

9:00am–5:30pm

Thu 8 Sept

Limited viewing

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INTRODUCTION While we were compiling this wonderful collection of world heritage art, it quickly became apparent that the diversity of works offered reflects both the complexity of the originating societies and the ongoing story of each piece.

The Dr Herbert Bertram collection tells the story of a man who dedicated his life to providing healthcare to Maori communities at the turn of the 20th century. The W H Smith collection reflects the life of a public-spirited man who fell in love with the art of Maori weaving. As much as this adds gravitas or at least context to the pieces, what is

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also fascinating is that these pieces now continue their journey with us.

In the field of tribal art, the knowledge of the collector is often counterbalanced with intuition about a particular piece.

Manufacturing techniques, the base material, style and patina all culminate into a sum greater than its parts, allowing the collector to understand the piece in the context of its societal function and aesthetic outcome. Orthodox practice can also be contrasted with unique expressions of tribal art which are considered abhorrent by some and inspired by others. This is particularly

true when comparing transitional works with the pre-contact works presented in this collection.

There are still mysteries that create academic conjecture and debate as to the origin and purpose of some tribal art.

Lot 334 is a wonderful example of this dynamic. Putting aside its beauty, this rare and unusual genre of feather cape has taxed the minds of anthropologists and curators and still remains a mystery.

One view is that the cape is from the Great Lakes region of Canada and made

by North American Indians. Nancy Lurie and Duane Anderson completed a study in 1998 entitled ‘A Lost Art Form: Feathered Capes of the Great Lakes Region’ (Museum Anthropology, 22 (2) (1998), 3–16) which supports the theory that these capes are of indigenous origin.

The authors’ key assertion rests mainly on the oral histories that were attached to the known capes in existence. The theory also rests heavily on a historical painting

by Junius Brutus Stearns, Washington in the Indian Council, (1847) featuring an Iroquois woman dressed in a very similar feather cape. The presentation of a similar article to a doctor in 1839 by Chief Powasheik, whose own daughter was said to have made the feather cape herself, seems to support the indigenous origin theory also.

Research has uncovered more than 30 (this number is also disputed) similar capes in various collections and analyses have been made on the materials, construction, design motifs and types of feathers used. The various museum records give the differing provenances, including: the Chinese in South Africa, Hawaiian, Indian, English and American Indian.

Renowned expert Adrienne L Kaeppler does not support the indigenous origin theory. At the outset, Kaeppler points out that what she found most astounding is that there is no comparable feather cape tradition in the Great Lakes region (small turkey-feather capes and

feather yokes were worn by Indians on the eastern coast but were dissimilar to this example). This in itself may not be surprising given that cultural artefacts of historical significance are often lost with the passing of time, leaving only those things that have been made of stone or bone – or that have been expertly encased.

Emphasis was also placed on the fact that, over the years, Polynesian curators have been questioned over these capes because of the apparent similarities both in their construction and design motifs, which share the crescent and triangle so commonly associated with Hawaiian feather cape design. However, Kaeppler is firmly of the opinion that the capes in question cannot be confused with Hawaiian capes. Instead she hypothesises that the capes are British, circa 1824 – 1840, and may have been inspired by the ill fated visit of Hawaiian royalty in 1824.

However, Kaeppler is also inconclusive, stating that ‘the enigma remains: if these capes are English, who made them, when and for whom?’ (Museum Anthropology 23(3):97-103).

Whatever the tribal origins of the feather cape, the fact remains that the shape, size, materials and construction are uniform, which implies that capes of this kind were made by a specific societal group. At the end of the day, experts and collectors alike rely on the available facts (which can be thin on the ground) and their own intuition. It is this marvelous combination of rationalised belief in an aesthetic that is so enticing for the tribal art collector.

The cape serves as a wonderful signal of the possibility of past cross cultural exchange. Pieces like the cape seem to be such hybrids of European and indigenous cultures that historians continue to debate which group originated the style.

The reality no one knows for sure, but what does remain is the resounding fact that tribal art practice has and continues to influence western aesthetic practice.

Our third instalment of the fine African material from the Merton D Simpson collection coincides with Simpson’s early painting being included in the Spiral exhibition (‘Perspectives on an African-American Art Collective’ presents works by members of the historic Spiral group) at the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, from 14 July to 23 October 2011). After more than 50 years in the tribal art business, Merton D Simpson is one of the most reputable and knowledgeable African tribal art dealers on the international market. He has been instrumental in helping museums and individuals build comprehensive, historically relevant and culturally significant collections of African art. Works from his collection have been acquired by a diverse range of private collectors and institutions, including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of African Art, both in Washington DC. Continuing the importance of fact versus intuition Webb’s are pleased to be offering another complicated piece that connects the lives of at least three very interesting and well documented people: Captain James Cook, 1st Viscount Leverhulme and Dr Ruby Rich. Lot 331 is an 18th century waistcoat that has lead its last three custodians to the irresistible conclusion that it once belonged to Captain James Cook (1728 – 1779). Once again, lacking forensic evidence, it is the past collectors that give weight to this theory. The Woollan sisters who were seminal, well known and socially well connected antique dealers in London, circa 1880 -1910, placed the piece with William Hesketh Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (1851 – 1925) who was an English industrialist, philanthropist and one of the greatest collectors of his time. The Woollan sisters sold the waistcoat to Viscount Leverhulme on the understanding that they had acquired

the waistcoat from a member of the Cook family.

In 1912 1st Viscount Leverhulme gifted the garment to another great character and personal friend, Miss Ruby Rich. Ruby Rich was a flamboyant character from a wealthy family who chose to enjoy the waistcoat irrespective of it’s important provenance. She altered it to fit with her party going and amateur theatrical activities. Ruby Rich was also famous for owning and sleeping in Napoleon’s bed. At the end of her life Dr Ruby Rich had been awarded an MBE for her work for the advancement of women in the arts, as well as the Anzac Memorial Peace Prize and the Torch of Learning by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. When she passed away at the age of 99 she gifted the Cook vest to her nephew Charles Rich. In 1985 Mr Michel Frost, antique dealer of Sydney, was commission by Charles Rich to negotiate a sale of the vest. The waistcoat was acquired by the McLean family of Sydney, via Mr Frost’s agency, through a private negotiation. This vest has been registered with the Power House Museum. Te Papa Tongarewa holds an 18th century waistcoat with similar provenance and vexed discourse.

Once again we are left with distant facts, the intuition of experts and an enticing conclusion.

Please enjoy all of the pieces in the exhibition. Thank you from myself and the entire team at Webb’s to all who have supported this publication.

Webb’s would also like to acknowledge all of the collectors, both locally and internationally, who continue to support our passion for international tribal art, be it Oceanic, Japanese or North American. It is a fascinating and, at times, intoxicating field.

Neil Campbell Managing Director, Webb’s

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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Results across the sale of Important Paintings and Contemporary Art held on 9 August exceeded expectation. On top of extreme volatility in financial sectors across the globe, it

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was uncertain how the local market would respond to Webb’s offering of mostly important New Zealand paintings. Against conjecture, and in this turbulent market, many of the high value works

found buyers with several generating firm competition.

The result confirmed a stable market for quality art works with sales by both value and volume up and with a sale total in excess of $1.7m.

Illustrated left to right: Gottfried Lindauer Ihakara Tukumaru $177,000 Bill Hammond Choreograph Screen $166,000

Entries are now invited for then next sale of Important Paintings to be held on 6 Dec 2011.

Charles Frederick Goldie The Nest $171,600 Don Binney Tui Over The Anawhata $145,000 Dick Frizzell Apollinaire At 21 From An Age When Art Seemed Much More Fun $80,000 Charles Frederick Goldie Sorrowful Moments $80,000 Fiona Pardington Taranaki Heitiki with Mussel Shell Eyes, Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum $10,000

Please contact Sophie Coupland on 09 529 5603 or scoupland@webbs.co.nz to discuss the inclusion of works in this next major auction event.

Colin McCahon Helensville $91,500 Andy Warhol Marilyn $67,000 Francis Upritchard Brown Sloth Creature $22,900 *Including buyer’s premium + gst on the premium

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RECENT RESULTS

Solitaire Diamond of 5.04CT achieved $194,000 | A group of medals including a WW1 Distinguished Flying Cross achieved $12,000 | 1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild achieved $1,500

Recent results across the collecting genres of fine art, jewellery, antiques and fine wine indicate that the market for rare and high quality items continues to grow.

Webb’s sale of Fine Jewellery on 10 August offered a quality selection and achieved a total sale turnover of $563,000. This sector of the market remains firm with solid demand evident across all key value thresholds. This was underscored by the sale of a 5.04ct solitaire diamond of extraordinary quality which attracted strong local

and international interest and sold for $194,400.

The antiques market also showed improvement with a further $183,000 being traded on 11 August. With a sale rate of more than 80%, the demand for highly crafted interior collectables has strengthened. Of particular historical significance in the recent sale where a group of family medals, including an important WW1 Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to New Zealander Samuel Dawson. The group sold for $12,000.

The market for fine wine continues to grow, with Webb’s sale held on 1 August turning over a solid $237,320. A highlight of the sale was a bottle of 1986 Chateaux Mouton Rothschild selling for $1,725. Although the market maintains a focus on the French classics, we are now seeing growth in new world varieties.

Entries are now invited for a selection of quality auctions to be held between October and December 2011. Webb’s specialists are available to provide market estimates and discuss Webb’s sale programme and services.

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OCEANIC & AFRICAN ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

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2 Dogon Mask, achieved $25,000 3 William Seuffert Card Table, achieved $47,000 4 An Extremely Rare Whalebone Rei Puta Head from the Ryman Collection, achieved $140,200 5 Te Kaoreore - An Historic Mere Pounamau, achieved $146,600 6 Rare Tongan Club, achieved $13,000 7 Pair of Male and Female Huia Birds and Kiwi, cased, achieved $25,800 8 A Fine Waka Huia Attributed To Jacob William Heberley (Hakopa Heperi) achieved $32,700 9 A Maori Ceremonial Hoe Canoe Paddle Attributed To Jacob William Heberley [Hakopa Heperi] achieved $15,200 10 Tata (Waka Bailer), achieved $20,000

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11 Venerated Bonito Totem, achieved $30,000 12 Fine Fijian headrest, Kali, achieved $9,200

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JEWELLERY MAKER WARWICK FREEMAN SELECTS PIECES FROM THE CATALOGUE, EXPLORING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HIS OWN WORK AND THE MATERIAL TRADITIONS OF OCEANIC FISHING CULTURES

“I once made a piece in the 1980s that was a kind of homage to Polynesian fishing lures. It was called Lure brooch and although it mimicked the character of them, it would have been totally useless as a fishing lure.

But then, this transformation from a functional object to a decorative amulet happens a lot - the hook, especially in Polynesian art, has a history of being interpreted as a wearable. Since then I’ve made a couple of hooks that started the transformation back in the other direction, from the decorative to the functional: the Bone Hook from 1993 and the more recent Gold Hook (made from native gold) from 2009.

Both made as wearables but they teeter on the edge of functionality.

I have actually been fishing with the gold one.”

WARWICK FREEMAN

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ALFRED GREGORY FROM EVEREST TO BLACKPOOL “I PHOTOGRAPHED THE SILENCE ON EVEREST. IT IS NO LONGER THERE.” In 1953 Alfred Gregory was chief photographer with the triumphant team that took Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the summit of Everest, taking spectacular photographs that record the human struggle to conquer the Himalaya and the once-pristine beauty of the world’s highest mountain.

With epic landscapes, iconic imagery and a sense of breathtaking beauty, Alfred Gregory - from Everest to Blackpool captures those short-lived moments when ordinary people, objects and places become extraordinary.

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CLASSIC & VINTAGE

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Australasia; already consigned is a range of important classic and vintage machines which have the potential to set further record prices.

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PEREGRINE WINES AID SADDLEBACK RECOVERY “As soon as we heard about the newly formed Fiordland Conservation Trust and the ability for us to fund specific projects, we knew we had found exactly what we were looking for. Fiordland is on our own back door. Tieke are only surviving on a few offshore islands and it is important to extend their populations. The proceeds from the sales of the Saddleback wines enables us to fund these projects and our customers to directly contribute to their recovery and survival.” Greg Hay, Peregrine Wines.

Saddleback Scientific name: Philesturnus carunculatus Maori name: Tieke Status: endemic The Saddleback was once thought to be extinct, but a small and hardy population that was found on Hen Island and islands surrounding Stewart island, have formed a base by which much hope is now held for their survival. They were quite common throughout all of our forests in the 19th century, but because they frequently fed on the ground, they were easy prey for predators introduced by humans – cats, rats and stoats. So severe was this impact that they quickly disappeared from mainland New Zealand.

Peregrine Wines is proud to support The Fiordland Conservation Trust, a community-driven Trust supporting conservation projects in Fiordland and Southland, one of whose recipients of much needed help is the Saddleback.

PEREGRINE STAFF RECENTLY JOINED DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION STAFF TO CAPTURE THIRTY NINE ENDANGERED SADDLEBACK FROM SOUTH PASSAGE AND BREAKSEA ISLANDS AND RELEASED THEM ONTO TE KAKAHU /CHALKY ISLAND AS PART OF A PROGRAMME TO RESTORE POPULATIONS OF SADDLEBACK THE TRANSFER OF THE BIRDS WAS FUNDED BY PEREGRINE WINES THROUGH THE FIORDLAND CONSERVATION TRUST AS AN EXTENSION OF THEIR INTEREST IN THE CONSERVATION OF THREATENED NATIVE SPECIES. www.peregrinewines.co.nz

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The Saddleback bird derives its name from the chestnut coloured band that traverses its back and wings, looking very much like brightly coloured Saddlebags. Maori legend has it that Maui (a virtual demi-god in Maori folklore), thirsty from his battle to ensnare the sun, asked the Tieke to bring him some water. When the bird pretended not to hear his request, Maui angrily seized the Tieke with his still fiery hand, leaving brown scorch marks across its back.

TE TIKI O TAMAMUTU Carved between 1860 and 1870 by distinguished master carver Wero Taroi (1860 - 1880) and assisted by a young Tene Waitere (1854 - 1931) - te hei mauri ora - Te Tiki o Tamamutu is a living testament to both men and generations of carvers they influenced and guided. Thought to be one of only two examples of whare whakairo by Wero left within New Zealand, Te Tiki o Tamamutu displays the distinctive and influential style of the carver. Originally commissioned by Chief Hohepa Tamamutu, Te Tiki o Tamamutu was subsequently sold to John Joshua for the sum of £150 pounds in the summer of 1886. It is believed that when first

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purchased it was in pieces. When Joshua assembled and erected it on its present site in 1886 he incorporated a quantity of new timber in its construction, but the main beams, the uprights and all the carvings are original.

Te Tiki o Tamamutu exemplifies Wero’s comprehensive and sophisticated understanding of the ancient practice of whakario. Carved at the end of Wero’s life, Te Tiki o Tamamutu is a masterpiece, testament to his excellence. Both Wero’s mana and his individual and distinct style of whakario are superbly demonstrated by the handling and treatment of carvings within this important whare

whakairo. Te Tiki o Tamamutu can also be viewed as an emblem of the inspiration Wero provided to a new generation of carvers, reaching beyond the men that created it, to the Rotorua, Ngati Tarawhai school of whakario.

Expressions of interest are now being sought.

For further information please contact Neil Campbell,+64 21 875 966 ncampbell@webbs.co.nz.

Believed to be the only privately owned and complete whare whakairo in existence, Te Tiki o Tamamutu has been through his life many things for many people. Due to his national importance the current owner wishes to divest themselves of the custodian responsibilities.

Webb’s is honoured to present Te Tiki o Tamamutu.

Te hei mauri ora.

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“Wero Taroi’s total production represents the first complete flowering of the Ngati Tarawhai house carving tradition.

Through his pupils and his wider influence on later artists, he set the pattern for most subsequent Te Arawa woodcarving and ultimately for many aspects of the ‘national’ Maori carving style taught at the Rotorua School of Maori Arts and Crafts in the 1930s and 1940s.”

Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Roger Neich. http://www.teara.govt.nz OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART 21

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AOTEAROA Hei toi whakairo He mana tangata Where there is artistic excellence There is human dignity.

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[1] Large Transitional Wakahuia Carved bowl supported by the outstretched arms and feet of two stylised figurative forms, each rendered with rauponga, triple haehae and pakati notching. The lid carved with a bold and muscular tiki figure and decorated with strong, precisely carved triple haehae and pakati notching which lock neatly into the base which is guarded by carved tiki motifs with inlaid paua eyes.

L.450mm, W.280mm, D.200mm.

Y number assigned. $4,000 - $7,000

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The Huia’s feathers were valued highly and exchanged for other valuable goods such as greenstone and shark teeth, or given as tokens of friendship and respect. Through this trade the feathers reached the far north and the far south of New Zealand.

[2] Huia Feather A fine feather in very good condition.

Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War One. H.200mm, W.52mm. Provenance: Private collection, Wellington Region, New Zealand.Y15946. $1,000 - $2,000

[3] Huia Feather A fine feather in very good condition.

Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War One. H.200mm, W.45mm. Provenance: Private collection, Wellington Region, New Zealand.

Y15947. $1,000 - $2,000

[4] Huia Feather A fine feather in very good condition.

Gifted to the vendors grandfather prior to World War One. H.200mm, W.46mm Provenance: Private collection, Wellington Region, New Zealand.

Y15948. $1,000 - $2,000

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[5] Aurei - Cloak Pin

[9] POUNAMU ADORNMENT

Orthodox form, fashioned from marine ivory with suspension hole worn away.

Early soft patina.

L.100mm, W.6mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y2335. $400 - $600

Long flattened ovoid form. Pierced hourglass suspension hole for muka cord.

L.110mm, W.20mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15940. $300 - $400

[6] Aurei - Cloak Pin Of curved form, fashioned from marine ivory with a pierced suspension hole for attachment. Fine soft patina.

L.86mm, W.7mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y2334. $400 - $600

[7] Kaka Poria A fine leg ring for pet Kaka. Fashioned in dark green pounamu.

H.35mm, W.35mm. Provenance: Private collection, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Y13304. $700 - $1,000

[10] POUNAMU ADORNMENT WITH GOLD SUSPENSION RING Transitional style in ovoid form.

L.90mm, W.9mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15939. $300 - $400

[11] Small Hei Tiki A miniature tiki simplisctically carved in stone.

H.32mm, W.23mm. Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand.

Y number pending. Not illustrated. $300 - $500

[8] Hei Pounamu A classic pendant in elongated form with rounded ends and suspension hole to top.

H.98mm, W.15mm. Provenance: Private collection, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Y15413. $500 - $700

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[12] Early Hei Tiki Pounamu A stunning early example in orthodox stance with well defined facial featues, ribs and limbs. Large head tilting to the right. Well worn, hourglass-shaped suspension hole. Repair evident. Nephrite with a lustrous chatoyancy believed to have been sourced from the Dart River, Southland - a jade area now known as Te Koroka. Natural flaw stabilised.

H.100mm, W.53mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Formerly in the collection of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, UK. Y15898. $12,000 - $15,000

[13] RARE Hei Pounamu Archaic breast pendant in disc form with outer edge notched. Hourglass suspension hole evidence of tradition manufacturing technique. Believed to have been found on the east coast of the South Island during the 1950’s.

Provenance: From the collection of Professor Denis Dutton, New Zealand.

L105mm, W81mm, D9mm. Y14455. $12,000 – $22,000

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PIECES FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. HERBERT BERTRAM (1879-1953).

Herbert Bertram was born in Wanganui and attended Wanganui Collegiate where he was both a fine academic and a talented sportsman. He gained his medical and chemistry degrees from Glasgow University. In 1907 he settled in Rotorua where he set up a private medical practice with special interest in surgery, especially in thyroidectomies for goitres, common in inland New Zealand until the introduction of iodised salt in the 1930’s. In 1924 he bought a 40 acre block with a magnificent Edwardian villa that had been built in 1899 for a retired captain of the Dragoon Guards. Dr Bertram called his home ‘Glenholme’ after the property of relations in Canada, and he and his wife Madoline brought up their five children there.

Subsequently the local primary school, and now the area itself has taken on the name of ‘Glenholme’ and Bertram Street was named after him.

Dr Bertram was a prominent identity in Rotorua; he was Race Club President for 25 years, and he became the first Master of the Hounds for the Rotorua Hunt Club, the highest honour in equestrian sport.

Dr Bertram made a significant contribution to the Rotorua community and he had a deep affinity with the Maori people. He travelled all over the Bay of Plenty to attend to and operate on sick patients and always travelled with his Maori translator and driver. Many of his patients were Maori who gave these wonderful examples in appreciation for the care he delivered to the people over his 50 year career.

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[14] Superb Kotiate Finely carved in a formal manner the beautifully symmetrical blade offers a complex triple haehae and pakati surface design which reflects the work of a master carver. The shaft holds a finely worn patina suggesting great age and use. A powerfully resolved manaia form guards the Kotiate and its master.

Legend has it that a chief carrying such weapon could challenge the opposing chief to a single combat. The first to achieve three blows won the duel and often the war.

H.330mm, W.120mm, D.28mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand. Y15960. $5,000 - $7000

[15] Heru - Comb Rare comb with manaia motif carved into upper portion. Damage apparent.

H.175mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand. Y number pending. $600 - $800

[16] Rare CEREMONIAL Paoka Feeding Fork Fashioned from whale bone. Significant wear apparent. Handle depicting manaia form with mouth extended and terminating into forked tongue.

H.230mm, W.31mm, D.20mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y15967. $4,000 - $6,000

[17] Whalebone Patu A fine example with a well balanced and elegantly rounded blade which tapers down through soft shoulders and terminates at a butt with finely carved, curved lineage lines. Handle pierced for suspension. L.380mm, W.110mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y15959. $7,000 - $10,000

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[18] Rare Tao Spear

[19] Taiaha

[20] Tewhatewha

A rare type of weapon. Elongated tubular form with pointed ends. Fine, rich brown patina.

L.1700mm, W.25mm. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand. Y15956. $2,000 - $4,000

A fine example in orthodox form.

Tongue beautifully carved with elaborate haehae lines and dog tooth notching.

L.1400mm, W.55mm. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand. Y15957. $2,000 - $4000

A stone-tooled example in orthodox from. Piercing to bottom of blade for attachment of feathers. Rich, dark patina.

L.1250mm, W.185mm. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand. Y15954. $3,000 - $5,000

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[21] RARE Hei Tiki Pounamu An early tiki of rich, deep green nephrite.

Hourglass suspension hole and early manufacturing techniques evident. Rare and unusual manaia form.

H.80mm, W.50mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y15964. $4,000 - $6,000

[22] Fine Kuru Pounamu Pendant Transluscent pounamu with traditionally manufactured suspension hole.

H.62mm, W.8mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y number pending. $250 - $350

[23] Kuru Pounamu - Pendant Bevelled edges, hourglass suspension hole, evidence of traditional manufacture. H.128mm, W.12mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y number pending. $450 - $550

[24] Kuru Pounamu - Pendant Orthodox form with hourglass suspension hole. H.140mm, W.10mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y number pending. $400 - $600

[25] Large Kuru Pounamu Pendant Bevelled edges, hourglass suspension hole, evidence of traditional manufacture. H.170mm, W.18mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y number pending. $700 - $900

[26] Kuru Pounamu - Pendant Orthodox form with worn hourglass suspension hole. Translucent pounamu.

Some chipping evident on crest of pendant. H.118mm, W.15mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y number pending. $450 - $650

[27] Kuru Pounamu - Pendant Orthodox form with hourglass suspension hole.

H.100mm, W.14mm.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y number pending. $400 - $600

[28] Toki Pounamu Orthodox form with scarfing evident.

H.129mm, W.60mm, D.18mm Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand.

Y number pending. $800 - $1,200

[29] Taxidermied Kiwi Adult Kiwi from Rotorua District.

Mounted on a wooden base. Much loved family pet of Dr Bertram, named “Kahu� as it often swooped onto bread and milk left for it in the evening. Kahu passed away in 1932.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr Herbert Bertram, New Zealand. $1,500 - $2,500

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[30] Fine EARLY Waka Huia Base Finely carved cocoon shaped vessel guarded by two tiki figures each offering detailed facial carving and notched paua eyes. The composition of the base is anchored by a beautiful combination of rauponga which spiral out in an orthodox rarua form, centered ribbing extends from either side of the rarua to connect each tiki. Each quadrant of the base is decorated with highly refined triple haehae and pakati combinations displayed in diagonal form with each row of pakati carved in opposing directions.

The interior of the waka huia base has been finished in a traditional manner with scrapping evident. Designed to be hung from the rafters and viewed from below, this wakahuia base reflects the work of a master carver.

H.380mm, W.125mm, D.55mm.

Provenance: Private collection, UK. Y number assigned. $7,000 - $10,000

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[31] Superb Waka Huia Prestigious carving displayed throughout the entire form of the vessel. Complex triple haehae patterns are interlaced with fine graduating pakati (dog tooth notching). The base is guarded by two opposing tiki which offer accentuated swept back foreheads and complex top-knots. The entire tiki forms are finely detailed with each extending the tongue back into the base of the waka huia. The overall carving style suggests both purposeful balance and organic symmetry. Recently repatriated from England the vessel appears to have been Europeanised at some stage of its life with a hinge and lock being fitted.

These fitting have subsequently been removed. The liberal European practice of embracing the “primitive� aesthetic and adopting it to a western function was uncommon at the turn of the century.

This fine example was clearly created by a highly skilled master carver - the journey of the waka huia has been a long one and it is wonderful to see it has made is back to Aotearoa.

H.90mm, W.398mm, D.93mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Glasgow, Scotland. Y15950. $17,000 - $22,000

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[32] Feather Cloak Transitional feather cape with decorative woollen looping and braiding to the edge. Various types of feather with some missing. L.800mm, W.660mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand.Y1209. $3,000 - $5,000

[33] FINE KOROWAI - CLOAK Double pair twining with two areas of tailored shaping. Crafted from dressed flax fibre (muka) and highlighted with orthodox double thrums of dyed black wool. Decorative elements are enhanced with contrasting woollen colour panel indicating a transitional style. Provenance available. L1240mm, W1350mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y4671. $5,000 - $7,000

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[34] EARLY KAHU KIWI - KIWI FEATHER CLOAK

[35] SUPERB KAHU KIWI - KIWI FEATHER CLOAK

Adorned with mature brown Kiwi feathers in orthodox style. The top border offers Kaka feathers. Individual Kiwi feathers are attached on every third aho (weft). The muka kaupapa is in good order and shows a single area of tailored shaping. L965mm, W1121mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y14758. $18,000 - $28,000

Adorned with mature brown northern Kiwi feathers in orthodox style, the side borders offer a transitional style of white, black and yellow looped, dyed muka. Single Kiwi feathers are attached to every second aho (weft). The muka kaupapa is in good order and shows two areas of tailored shaping. L820 mm, W1090mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y5772. $20,000 - $30,000

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[36] RARE RAPAKI CAPE

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[38] Kete

Prestigious shoulder cape with robust plaited border of muka kaupapa with double pair twining. Areas of tailored shaping evident. Top band with red, blue and black woollen loops mostly missing.

Evidence of brown feathers attached.

Double rolled thrums in multiple layers give significant weight and warmth to this fine example. Warm rich aroma evident.

L660mm, W1010mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y8938. $2,500 - $4,500

A woven muka bag with single-pair twining with separated warps creating a cross weaved pattern and offering substantial fringing to three sides.

H210mm, W.255mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Christchurch, New Zealand. Y number pending. $800 - $1,000

With woven geometric designs and made by a Mrs Hurae of Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand.

H.280mm, W.385mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private New Zealand collection. Y15989. $500 - $700

[39] Kete With woven cross-hatched designs baring an attached labe that reads Imperial Mission, Hanley.

H.160mm, W.200mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private New Zealand collection. Y15944. $500 - $700

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[40] Gigantic Chiefly Hei Tiki Pounamu Standing over 190mm tall this remarkable Hei Tiki Pounamu offers a vertically set hourglass suspension hole. The head balanced to the right is full of powerful and expressive detailing. Broad shoulders support the head with muscular elbows terminating onto the thighs. The elongated torsos is well defined with muscular motifs dominating. Overall form worn and polished. Recently repatriated this prestigious hei tiki pounamu left New Zealand circa 1895. H193mm, W93mm, D17mm. Provenance: Private International Collection. Y Number Pending. $15,000 - $25,000

[41] Complete Pare - Doorway and Paepae - Doorway Lintel Delineating internal and external space within the whare (meeting house) such elements were important devices to ensure the protocols associated with entry and exit of such spaces were physically defined.

Central tiki figure fully carved with orthodox waewae design with notched dragon tooth detailing throughout. Tongue extended, three digit hands clasped on stomach. Flanked by Pitau (double spiral) which is again flanked by tightly carved mania in Maui form. Whakawai (supporting beams) offer three lineage figures standing on the shoulders of each. Tongue extended, three digit hands clasped on stomach. Provenance: The Christensen Collection; Sotheby’s 1996; The John Gow Collection.

H.2050mm, W.1190mm. Provenance: The Christensen Collection; Sotheby’s 1996, Lot 402, Sale Number AU607. Private collection, New Zealand.Y13598, Y13599, Y13600. $12,000 - $18,000

[42] Carved ArchItectural Element An old carved timber lintel piece with ancestral figure standing upon one another. Male and female figures apparent.

Complex intertwining carving. Old label attached refers to ‘Lake Rotorua, NZ’.

Dark, aged patina. 18th century.

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[48] Patu Muka

Deeply carved handle with early trade blade attached. Fine patina.

H.390mm, W.120mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15300 $2,000 - $4,000

Of classic bulbous form with pecked surface.

H.290mm, W.110mm, D.85mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Wellington Region, New Zealand.

Y15945. $700 - $1,000

[44] Pa Kahawai of classic form with wooden body and reflective Paua inlay to incurve, barbed bone point with muka lashing.

L.90mm, W.19mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15949 $800 - $1,200

[45] Pa Kahawai A trolling lure with light wooden body, paua shell ‘flashing’ inlay, bone barb and muka binding and trace line. H.105mm, W.20mm, D.30mm. Provenance: Private collection, Glasgow, Scotland. Y09470. $1,200 - $2,200

[46] MAHE - SINKER An early example with pecked surface and a groove running length-wise for attachment. H.110mm, W.80mm, D.45mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y5777. $150 - $350

[47] PATU MUKA A superbly balanced stone pounder of oval cross-section. Handle terminates with a worn, softly-stepped butt.

Greywacke.

L.215mm, W.85mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15926. $1,200 - $1,500

[49] PATU MUKA A large stone flax pounder with circular cross-section. Bulbous body tapers to a butt with the appearance of an abstracted tiki face. Rough, pecked surface.

Andersite.

L.290mm, W.90mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y number pending. $1,000 - $1,500

[50] PATU MUKA A well weighted pounder with bulbous body and circular cross-section. Pitted surface. Andersite.

L.220mm, W.90mm. Provenance: Private collection, Wellington. New Zealand.

Y5850. $500 - $700

[51] RARE AND EARLY CHATHAM ISLAND PATU An extremely rare schist patu in an abstract avian form particular to the Chatham Islands.

H.280mm, W.110mm, D.28mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y09234. $10,000 - $15,000

[52] LARGE AND SUPERB TOKI A gigantic adze of early form with pecked butt and a narrow cutting edge.

H.330mm, W.56mm, D.50mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y14385. $3,000 - $5,000

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A volumous hollowed bailer. Mid-brown patina.

H.530mm, W.315mm, D.180mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. Y15068. $3,000 - $5,000

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[54] MUTU KAKA - BIRD SNARE Made from a single piece of wood with carved head and decorative notching along perch support. Perch terminates with a stylized manaia. Early 19th century. H.190mm, W.300mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y5869. $2,200 - $4,200

[55] EARLY WAKA KERERU A pigeon snaring, water trough of classic large proportions. Rich, weathered patina. Found in Pongahuru Valley bush, Taumaranui, in the late 19th century and past to the current owner in 1972.

L.171mm. W.16mm. D.15mm Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y number pending. $1,500 - $2,500

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[56] Superb Chiefly Tewhatewha

[59] Finely Carved Hoe

[60] FINE POUWHENUA

Orthodox form with ‘axe’ head, possibly stone tooled. Hole drilled on bottom edge of head. Long dark shaft decorated with heavily abstracted Mania extruding sharp terminating tongue.

H.1440mm, W.140mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Purchased at Christie’s, Paris. Y15943 $6,000 - $8,000

Masterfully carved for use by high ranking person. Orthodox leaf shaped blade offers six complex manaia decorated with rauponga and paua eyes throughout non leading surface of paddle. Shoulder terminates with split tongue Tiki. Reverse side of blade (the working surface) is finished in low relief kowhaiwhai to enhance the smooth entry and exit of the blade while maximizing the friction and pull of the blade. The neck of the handle also offers low relief koru to enhance the grip and comfort of the paddler while also indicating high rank. Non ceremonial. Warm dark patina.

L.1400mm, W.135mm. Y5041. $8,000 – $12,000

A fine and rare weapon with a sharp spear-point extending elegantly through to a flared blade. Features extensive carving to the entire length. Rich dark patina.

H.1610mm, W.100mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y08034. $5,000 - $7,000

[57] GIANT Tewhatewha In orthodox gigantic form with chiefly status as a weapon of command. The significant size suggests it was a ‘war maker’, used to stake the ground which was to be fought for and protected. Some impact damage apparent on blade.

Manaia with paua missing on lower shaft. Rich, dark patina. L.1500, W.267, D.39mm. Y5038. $7,000 - $10,000

[58] FINE TEWHATEWHA A well balanced weapon in orthodox form with abstracted manaia adorning the shaft. Deep, rich patina.

H.1450mm, W.135mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15955. $5,000 - $7,000

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[61] HOE - PADDLE A good early example in strict orthodox form.

Blade offers a fine concave surface with “XV” inscirbed at top end. 19th century. Rich brown patina.

L.1055mm, W.135mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15929. $800 - $1,200

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The Taiaha is a traditional Maori weapon usually between 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) in length. It is a wooden close-quarters weapon used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts.

It has three main parts: the Arero (tongue), used for stabbing the opponent and parrying; the Upoko (head), the base from which the tongue protrudes; and the Ate (liver), the long flat blade which is also used for striking and parrying. Mau Rakau is the martial art that teaches the use of the Taiaha and other Maori weapons in combat. As with other martial arts styles, students of the Taiaha spends years mastering the skills of timing, balance and co-ordination necessary to wield the weapon effectively. The weapon is also widely known due to its use in the wero the traditional Maori challenge.

[64] Prestigeous Taiaha The Upoko in this example is adorned with a Tauri (collar) of muka bound with early trade material which is further decorated with prestigious Kuri dog hair, the tassels of which form the awe. The Kuri dog figured extensively in Maori tradition and had its place in ritual for example, when the aid of Tu, the war-god, was sought prior to the commencement of a battle. The enjoining of Kuri to the Taiaha was a prestigious act which reflected the status and mana of the warriors to whom this Taiaha once belonged. H.1390mm, W.65mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New York collection. Y15941. $5,000 - $7,000

[62] TAIAHA Of orthodox form with tightly carved haehae lines and dog-tooth notching.

Inset paua to one eye. Light brown patina.

H.1380mm, W.58mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y6210. $1,500 - $2,000

[63] Taiaha Exceptional finely carved head offering very elaborate swept back forehead with recessed eyes. Strongly carved nose with upper lip offering dragon tooth notching (niho taniwha).

Tongue is beautifully executed and terminates into sharp tip. Large strike blade is finely balanced and completed with broad round form tip.

Rich red brown patina.

H.1560mm, W.55mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Philadelphia collection. Y15942 . $3,000 - $5,000

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[65] Waihaika Of classic early form with a large rounded blade, a masterfully carved manaia form sitting to the incurve and another finely carved head to the butt of the weapon. Pierced hole for attachment.

Soft creamy patina. L.360mm, W.130mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand.Y15138. $14,000 - $18,000

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[66] Patu Paraoa A flared bulbous blade with a finely shaped handle and concentric rings at its base. The broad, flat blade has a gracefully rounded end and sloping sides, tapering to a short handle with pierced circular aperture for a wrist thong L.430mm, W.105mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland,New Zealand. Y14979. $4,000 - $6,000

[67] EARLY Patu Paraoa - Master Carver’s Mallet Extremely fine and rare master carver’s mallet made of whale jawbone. Beautifully balanced with stiked concave surface.

The soft shoulder lines are narrow and terminate into a masterfully carved, finely detailed and highly resolved manaia head.

Of rich patina from age and use.

H.300mm, W.52mm, D.24mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland,New Zealand. Y14977. $6,000 - $9,000

[68] EARLY PATU PARAOA Of classic pre-contact type; delicate in proportion and finely balanced suggesting it was created for a great orator. Seven deep concentric lineage grooves adorn the butt of the handle. Rich, aged patina. Old label affixed inscribed “Whalebone Mere, Ruato. Near Rua’s Home”. Refer Rua Kenana Hepeipa.

H.280mm, W.75mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y5813. $5,000 - $7,000

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A fine and petite example with with a beautifully balanced blade, incised grooves to butt with pierced drilled hole.

Small chip to blade.

H.280mm, W80mm. Provenance: Private collection, Devon, UK. Y number pending. $5,000 - $6,000

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[70] Prestigious mere pounamu – in the name of Tinirau Well-balanced kawakawa mere pounamu with finely defined striking edge. The blade gracefully reducing to the grip section with an off centered suspension hole. Terminating in softy defined ridges the mere signifies the work of a master craftsman and the mana of its past custodians. Small frits evident to the leading strike edge.

Provenance: This mere was given to C C Brown Douglas Esq. in 1896 by Mr Stewart of John Burns & Co (Hardware and Iron Merchants, NZ) when C C Brown Douglas Esq was visiting New Zealand. In 1897 having returned to England C C Brown Douglas Esq received a letter from Mr Stewart that enclosed a written history of the mere pounamu hand written in Maori and then translated into English. It is unknown who wrote the Maori material, nor who translated it prior to it being sent to C C Brown Douglas Esq however it is clear that Mr Stewart commissioned the documentation. The letter outlines the legend of the mere Tinirau. The document provides an interpretive history that blends into early 19th century New Zealand history. The accompanying written material is available upon request.

The mere was sold through Christies Paris in 2003 (Sale 5060 Lot 103) by a direct descendant of C C Brown Douglas.

Y number assigned.

L.315mm W.105mm $30,000 - $40,000

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A well proportioned and finely carved weapon with a good weight and elegant form. The blade of deep green nephrite leads to a butt end with carved gooves and pierecd hole with attached muka cord. Possibly carved by European lapidarists Andrew and Thomas Devlin of Dunedin.

Provenance: Private collection, Featherson, New Zealand. Y number pending. $14,000 - $22,000

[71] IMPORTANT Mere Pounamu Prestigious example in orthodox form. Crafted from speckled kawakawa nephrite with the blade offering a beautiful translucent patina. The haft terminates with rare wekaweka colorisation.

Fine balance and form.

H.370mm, W.104mm, D.15mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haikui, Hawaii.

Purchased at Christie’s, Paris 2003 (Sale 5068, lot 104). Y15899. $18,000 - $22,000

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[72] WAHAIKA

[73] Mere Pounamu

[74] Mere Pounamu

Offering a voluptuous rounded blade with a finely carved manaia form to the incurve. Pierced square suspension hole to butt with attached muka string. Early label attached. Rich dark brown patina.

H.340mm, W.120mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. Y15985. $3,000 - $4,000

A good example in orthodox form with excellent colour, incised grooves to butt with pierced drilled hole. Restored fracture across blade.

L.365mm, W.120mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Believed to have passed from the 14th premier of New Zealand, John Balance (1839 - 1893) to the present owner by descent. Y15962. $5,000 - $7,000

A large fine example with excellent colour, incised grooves to butt with pierced drilled hole.

L.420mm, W.132mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Believed to have passed from the 14th premier of New Zealand, John Balance (1839 - 1893) to the present owner by descent. Y15961. $8,000 - $10,000

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[75] Hoe Low relief carving of double haehae and zig-zag motifs decorate the top surface of the blade and at regular intervals along the shaft. Mid-brown patina.

L.1560mm, W.145mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15969. $400 - $600

[76] Small Taiaha with Muka

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[78] PATU

A light and slender taiaha with a simple, classic face and tongue below which sits a muka collar. L.1520mm, W.25mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent.

Y15958. $200 - $400

Low relief carving to blade with haehae lines and dog tooth notching, inlaid paua shell. Coloured muka cord attached to handle. L.370mm, W.100mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15966. $400 - $600

[77] Taiaha

[79] PATU

Of large proportions, the head and tongue offering carved haehae lines and zig-zag decoration, inlayed paua eyes.

L.1630mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15970. $300 - $600

Low relief carving to blade with triple haehae lines and dog tooth notching, triangle shaped inlaid paua shell.

L.460mm, W.120mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15965. $400 - $600

Low relief carving to blade with triple haehae lines and zig zag design, circular shaped inlaid paua shell. Pierced hole to butt. Mid - brown patina L.375mm, W.107mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15971. $400 - $600

[81] PATU Low relief carving to blade with triple haehae lines and zig zag design, circular shaped inlaid paua shell. Pierced hole to butt. Mid - brown patina L.460mm, W.97mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15968. $400 - $600

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W. H. SMITH (1845 - 1915) Born in Hobart Tasmania Mr Smith and his father and brothers travelled to New Zealand in 1863 to work the Otago Gold fields. They found themselves in the Mahakipawa gold rush. Here Mr Smith picked up the mail run between Havelock and Picton. A great deal of gold was carried by Mr Smith between these two communities at a time when the infamous Kelly Gang was operating. This earned him a youthful reputation as being rather fearless. The same period saw him at times relying on the hospitality of the local Maori.

It is thought that he developed his rather unique appreciation for the art of Maori weaving during this period. In later life Mr Smith filled many public roles. Being a literary man (published poet) he was responsible for the establishment of the Havelock public library. In his obituary it was said that “Mr Smith would be remembered by his many acts of kindness and helpfulness to others, his one aim in life appearing to be to help his fellow man” it was also written that he was “a great friend of the Maori people and they together with their Pakeha brothers will feel his death as a great personal loss”.

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Woven harakeke bag with attached twisted handles.

H.200mm, W.250mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y n. pending. $100 - $200

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[86] Kete

Small woven harakeke bags with purple detailing and twisted muka handles.

H.125mm, W.150mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15906, Y15907. $100 - $200

Woven harakeke bag with openwork detailing and twisted muka handles.

H.200mm, W.270mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15905. $100 - $200

[84] Kete

[87] Kete

Large woven harakeke bag with purple detailing and twisted muka handles.

H.200mm, W.270mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15914. $100 - $200

Small woven harakeke bag with attached twisted handles. H.160mm, W.200mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent.

Y15908. $100 - $200

[85] Kete

[88] Kete

Small woven harakeke bag with openwork detailing and twisted muka handles. H.185mm, W.220mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent.

Y15912. $100 - $200

Small woven harakeke bag with Kia Ora design to front and back, twisted muka handles. H.140mm, W.210mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent.

Y15911. $100 - $200

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[92] Mat [89] Woven Basket Of coiled construction with indigo coloured detailing and attached plaited handle.

H.110mm, W.200mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. $100 - $200

[90] Kete A masterfully constructed muka bag with double pair twining, separated warps in a raised wave pattern, and a substantial fringe.

H.420mm, W.500mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15913. $700 - $1,000

[91] Kete Robustly constructed muka bag with a substantial fringe, double paired twining, and separated warps in raised wave pattern. Note: possibly made as a tea cosy.

H.350mm, W.460mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15974. $700 - $1,000

A square of finely woven of muka with a broad fringe.

L.465mm, W.465mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15972. $400 - $600

[93] Kete Very fine construction with a broad fringe, single pair twining and decorative cross-over pattern to both sides.

H.220mm, W.280mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15975. $400 - $600

[94] Rare Kete (Houhi) Specific to the south island. Open work detailing with twisted muka handling.

H.350mm, W.450mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15904. $400 - $600

[95] Kete Muka bag with double pair twining, a substantial fringe and separated warps in cross-over pattern. H.210mm, W.240mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent.

Y15910. $400 - $600

[96] Kete Muka bag with single pair twining, substantial fringe, and separated warps in cross-over pattern. Plaited handles.

H.200mm, W.290mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15909. $400 - $600

[97] Fine Child’s Korowai A finely woven muka cloak with double paired twining, highlighted with double thrums of dyed black hukahuka, top border decorated with black and white design, front egdes decorated with kaka feathers.

H.500mm, W.600mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent. Y15973. $800 - $1,200

[98] Piu Piu A traditional skirt made from mature harakeke in orthodox form.

H.790mm, W.880mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand to the present owner by descent.

Y15915. $100 - $200

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[99] LARGE MOA LEG BONE An enormous leg bone from a pachyornis elephantopus, “The Heavy-Footed Moa�.

H.630mm, W.140mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $2,500 - $4,500

[100] PATU ONEWA A fine stone club in orthodox form with smooth surface, incomplete hourglassshaped suspension hole and fine lineage grooves to the butt. H.280mm, W.90mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Formerly in the collection of John Leslie Griffin, New Zealand. Y2632. $1,800 - $2,800

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[101] PATU ONEWA A fine dark coloured stone club, smoothly finished, terminating with a plain butt. Some chipping and damage to poll end.

L.320mm, W.82mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15937. $1,400 - $1,800

[102] Atua Rakau - Godstick Tubular handle leading to two tiki heads.

Dark brown patina.

H.255mm, W.35mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Y15900. $800 - $1,200

[103] Modern Tiki Carving A free-standing figure with spiral carving and inlaid paua eyes. H.305mm, W.135mm, D.45mm. Provenance: Private collection, UK. $100 - $200

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[104] Hei Tiki Pounamu In orthodox form with head tilting to the left, hands resting on knees. Red sealing wax in the eyes. Old label attached.

H.94mm, W.52mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15901. $4,000 - $6,000

[105] Toki Finely finished with a rounded body and a sharp cutting edge. Type 2B. H.130mm, W.52mm, D.29mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15902. $100 - $200

[106] Rare Patu Of large proportions with a bulbous rounded blade and tubular handle, piered with muka cord attached. Kauri burl.

H.360mm, W.155mm, D.32mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15903. $1,200 - $1,500

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[106A] Korowai Cloak with double-paired twining technique.

Overall in very good condition but with some dark staining on the inside. The body decorated throughout with dark brown rolled cord (hukahuka - possibly kuri) arranged in rows. The lower kaupapa edge is fringed. The Korowai is professionally conserved and floats within a professional mounted frame.

Old tag attached with twine to left edge.

Front reads: ‘A Whakaewa. A Maori Garment. From Rev. John Morgan.

Otawhao. No 96 1(8)72’. Reserve reads: ‘From Grandson’. Rev. Johyn Morgan (1806/7 - 1865) was a missionary who strove to give Maori ‘the comforts of early English farms’. He introduced to Otawhao wheat and other crops and with the assistance of Governor George Grey, agricultural machinery and flour mills. Maori agriculture flourished. Rev. John Morgans focus on economic well being as opposed to spiritual instruction often brought him into conflict with the Church. In 1835 Henry William’s assessed Morgan as possessing ‘a degree of self importance which may well be correct’.

D.500mm, W.970mm Y13912 $6,000 - $10,000

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[107] Carved Portait of Te Hira Te Kawau

By BS Mc Currach, 1965. A wonderfully carved modern piece in deep relief on wood panel. Offers detailed carving of the sitter’s moko, costume, weaponary and of native flora. H.1180mm, W.640mm. Provenance: From the collection of the artist, New Zealand. $2,000 - $3,000

[108] Maori Folk Art Carved Tobacco Box A hinged, lidded box. Tiki face carved to top with inset paua eyes. Dog-tooth notching and haehae lines to front and back, and koru designs to each side. H.54mm, W.157mm, D.110mm. Provenance: Private collection, Wellington, New Zealand. $100 - $150

[109] Modern Kotiate With beautifully precise carving including triple haehae lines and dog-tooth notching to the balde and manaia head to the handle.

H.295mm, W.130mm. Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. Y15953 Proceeds from this lot will be donated to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort.

No reserve.

[110] Whalebone Waihaika A narrow club with manaia form to the incurve. H.335mm, W.85mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. Y15951.

Proceeds from this lot will be donated to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort.

No reserve.

[111] Bone Kotiate Flat and broad with basic carving to the butt of the handle. H.315mm, W.145mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. Y15952.

Proceeds from this lot will be donated to the Christchurch earthquake relief effort.

No reserve.

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Lidded box with dense carving throughout.

H.130mm, W.210mm, D.155mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Wellington, New Zealand.Y number pending. $500 - $1,200

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[113] Protrait of Patara Te Ngungukai by Josiah Martin 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “PATARA” within image. Moko heightened. Mounted and framed.

H.180mm, W.125mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. $2,200 - $3,200

[114] Photograph of Maori Haka 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. H.130mm, W.180mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $600 - $800

[115] Photograph of Maori Haka 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “Maori Haka, Whakarewarewa, N.Z.” Mounted. H.130mm, W.180mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,000 - $1,500

[116] Photograph of a Child Beside a Whare 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted.

H.170mm, W.140mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $800 - $1,200

[117] Photograph of Hongi Between Two Maori Woman 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted. Diameter 70mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $500 - $1,000

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[118] Photograph of Carved Pillars by Burton Brothers 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “3231 _ CARVED PILLARS - TAIPARI’S HOUSE _ THAMES. BURTON BROS. DUNEDIN.” Mounted.

H.185mm, W.135mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $800 - $1,200

[119] Portrait of a Maori Chief by Foy Brothers

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19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “FOY BROS. THAMES, N.Z.” Mounted. H.100mm, W.64mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $800 - $1,200

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[120] Portrait of a Maori Chief 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted.

H.100mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $300 - $600

[121] Portratit of Chief Hauraki 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “PAUL CHIEF HAURAKI” within image.

Mounted.

H.90mm, W.55mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $800 - $1,200

[122] Portrait of a Maori Chief

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19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “S Carnell Photo 8/12/77” and “CLIFFORD & MORRIS, FLEET STREET, DUNEDIN.” H.100mm, W.64mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $600 - $800

[123] Portrait of a Maori Chief 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “A Noted Ngapuhi Chief, N.Z.” Mounted.

H.123mm, W.70mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $900 - $1,200

[124] Portrait of a Maori Boy 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted.

H.100mm, W.66mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $400 - $600

[125] Portrait of a Maori Woman 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted.

H.100mm, W.64mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $300 - $600

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[126] Portrait of COSTUMED Maori by J. Bragge 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “PHOTOGRAPHER J. BRAGGE WELLINTON, N.Z.” H.100mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $700 - $1,000

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[127] Portrait of a Maori Chief

by R. Clifford & Co 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “R.CLIFFORD & Co, FLEET STREET, DUNEDIN.” Mounted.

H.103mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $400 - $600

[128] Portrait of a Maori Chief 19th century. Albumen print. Mounted.

H.90mm, W.55mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $600 - $800

[129] Portrait of a Maori Chief

by G. Pullman 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “Photographed by G. Pullman, Auckland.” Mounted.

H.104mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $400 - $600

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[130] Portrait of a Maori Chief

by J. Bragge 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “PHOTOGRAPHER J. BRAGGE WELLINGTON, N.Z.” Mounted.

H.100mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $800 - $1,200

[131] Portrait of a Maori Chief

by G. Pullman 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “Photographed by G. Pullman, Auckland.” Mounted.

H.104mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $800 - $1,200

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[132] Portrait of a Maori Chief

by G. Pullman 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “Photographed by G. Pullman, Auckland.” Mounted.

H.104mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $900 - $1,200

[133] Portrait of a Maori Woman by J. Bragge 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “PHOTOGRAPHER J. BRAGGE WELLINGTON, N.Z.” Mounted.

H.100mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $700 - $1,000

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[134] Portrait of a Maori Chief

by J. Bragge 19th century. Albumen print. Captioned “PHOTOGRAPHER J. BRAGGE WELLINGTON, N.Z.” H.100mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $800 - $1,200

[135] Portrait of a Maori WOMAN by J.Bragge 19th century. Albumen print.

Captioned “PHOTOGRAPHER J. BRAGGE WELLINGTON, N.Z.” Mounted.

H.100mm, W.60mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $800 - $1,200

[136] Portrait of Orini by Burton Brothers 19th century. Albumen print.

Captioned within, “3549_THE FAIR “ORINI” AT TI EKE_ KING COUNTRY_BURTON BROS. DUNEDIN” H.195mm, W.135mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. $1,000 - $1,500

[137] A Collection of 35 Glass Plate Negatives by Harold Sylvester Church Including various images of Maori engaged in traditional activities and otherwise. Collection features a composite image with Maori subjects in cartoonish poses flying a Heath Robinson style vehicle. Another of Maori women riding a dragonfly. Maori subject matter also includes: a marae gathering (painted whare depicted), a woman being fitted with roller skates, two women playing golf with makeshift clubs, a dwelling with the name plate ‘Hotel Cicil’, a line of boys performing a haka or similar, a group playing cards, washday and romantic bathing scenes etc. Also various scenic images, portrait of a Pakeha woman under an arbor, anglers with catch, etc. A booklet of select positive images included. Also a photocopied note reading: ‘Harold Sylvester Church / Born 18__ / Died 1945 / Fought in the Great War / Wounded honourably discharged 28/2/1919 / Was a photographer for NZ Herald / Friend of Trevor Lloyd’. Negatives generally G. [35+] H.160mm, W.215mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $1,200 - $1,500

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“I have felt my strongest artistic emotions when suddenly confronted with the sublime beauty of sculptures executed by the anonymous artists of Africa.

These works of a religious, passionate and rigorously logical art are the most powerful and most beautiful things the human imagination has ever produced” Pablo Picasso

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[138] MASSIM CEREMONIAL AXE HANDLE A fine example of classic large form, fashioned from wood and cane. A handle of this type would be used for presenting a large green basalt adze blade as a bride price. Weathered dry patina. Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. H.900mm, W.370mm, D.125mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,000 - $2,000

[139] FINE ADMIRALTY ISLAND ADZE HANDLE Masterfully carved with a raised female figure to the top of the shaft and a stylised crocodile head to the end. Weathered dry patina. Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea.

H.510mm, W.130mm, D.45mm. Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,000 - $2,000

[140] YORUBA, IBEJU-ODE - BRONZE BELL An Omo in the form of a man’s head.

The waist of the bell presents a cast face with a broad nose, raised almond-shaped eyes and kidney-shaped ears. The brow is deeply furrowed with parallel, inverted chevron-shaped lines which ascend from the eyebrows to meet a fine, raised coiffure with a top knot that forms the crown of the bell. Elaborate linear scarification decorates the face and neck which flare downwards to form the lip and mouth of the bell. A bronze clapper is suspended within. Dark, oxidised patina.H.150mm, W.180mm, D.175mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,000 - $2,000

[141] FINE DOGON STATUE Female figure standing atop a domed base.

Slightly bent, stocky legs support an elongated torso with conical breasts that extend from rounded shoulders. Long, slender arms, with elbows bent, hands resting on lower abdomen - one arm missing. The head sits atop an elongated cylindical neck offering fine, raised facial features and a squared chin. Weathered and fragmented with an over-all fine, rich patina. H.450mm, W.90mm Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $8,000 - $10,000

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[142] KUBA COSMETICS BOX Constructed in a traditional half-moon shape. The lid is decorated with two lizard forms in high relief. Traces of cosmetic powder are still evident to the interior. Rich, deep-brown patina.

H.90mm, W.380mm, D.250mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of William Moore. $800 - $1,200

[143] SUPERB ROYAL MASK CAMEROON A powerful, oversized mask representing the image of an historic king. The face offers finely carved, stylised features in high relief. Bulging eyes, a strong nose and the mouth with parted lips baring teeth create an engaging expression. A superb, flared coiffure and a large beard are adorned with human hair. Rich, early patina with traces of natural pigment.

H.400mm, W.250mm, D.150mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $3,000 - $5,000

[144] SUPERB BAMANA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS A Chiwara, in the superbly stylised form of a female antelope, stands upon an oval platform which is pierced for attachment to a headdress. Faceted, angular plains form the body and legs. An elongated tubular neck with metal staples, overlaid with binding, supports the animal’s head.

Also faceted, the head offers an open mouth with tongue protruding, a pierced nose with ring, raised circular eyes and fine, incised patterning. From the back of the head, ears extend in backswept position framing two spiral-carved, elegantly-curving horns with fibre binding at heir base. Rich, dark brown patina.

H.660mm, W.360mm. Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $5,000 - $7,000

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[145] FINE MAKONDE MASK An exquisitly formed and deeply hollowed mask in traditional style with wide cylindrical neck. Facial features are sensitively carved with downwardsloping lidded eyes, fleshy ears, broard nose and full lips baring finely pierced teeth through which the wearer can see.

Fine patina of red and black pigment.

H.250mm, W.190mm, D.280mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Alain Dufour. $3,800 - $4,800

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[146] PAIR OF YAKA CHARMS Two miniature figures, bound together, possesing stylised facial features, cylindrical bodies and domed coiffure.

Fine, deep brown patina.

H.60mm, W.34mm, D.16mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson. $1,000 - $2,000

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A slingshot of classic form with V-shaped folk at the top. A pair of finely carved figures with domed heads, elongated bodies, and slightly bent legs sit side-byside below the folk to form the handle of the weapon. Dark brown patina.

H.250mm, W.60mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $500 - $700

[148] PAIR OF DAN PASSPORT MASKS Two miniature masks of orthodox form.

One with a bulbous forehead and broad facial features tapering down to long pointed chin. The other with an oval face and fine facial features. Both with rich, dark brown patina.

H.80mm, W.45mm, D.25mm and H.70mm, W.45mm, D.25mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,000 - $2,000

[149] CONGOLESE ADORNMENT

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A voluptuous carved wooden bangle of cirular hollowed form with geometric copper inlays. Dark patina.

H.140mm, W.170mm, D.70mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $500 - $700

[150] FINE LEGA MASK An elongated oval face offers raised, pierced eyes framed by arched brows leading to a long nose with pieced nostrils and a small pierced mouth below. The surface is decorated with incised crosses to the cheeks and circular divets to the forehead. Fine, rich midbrown patina with traces of koalin.

H.195mm, W.95mm, D.40mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Alain Dufour. $5,000 - $7,000

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[151] YORUBA COLONIAL FIGURE A superbly carved portrait bust of Queen Victoria wearing customary dress, jewellery and crown. She is represented here in a naturalistic manner with attention given to both her facial expression and posture.

The underside offers the quirky hidden feature of a pair of heeled shoes carved deeply into the base of the statue. Of a honey-coloured wood and with a dry patina. Nineteenth century, Nigeria.

H.360mm, W.140mm, D.180mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Marvin Chasin. $1,500 - $2,500

During the nineteenth century African societies faced colonisation as European armies fought to establish their own empires, and Nigeria came under British rule. Official and unofficial photographs of Queen Victoria were widely reproduced across Nigeria and other countries in the British empire.

These were probably used for reference by skilled Yoruba carvers. The resulting three-dimensional figures of the Queen, of which this is one, included European details of dress and posture created within existing Yoruba carving conventions.

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[152] YORUBA CARVED CAIMAN A finely executed carving of the African caiman or dwarf crocodile. Four small attached legs support the caiman’s long tubular body which extends into a tapering and elegantly curved tail. Eyes and teeth are incised into the surface of the animal’s pyramidal head. Blackened, polished patina.

H.65mm, W.565mm, D.40mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,000 - $2,000

[153] SUPERB SENUFO EQUESTRIAN FIGURE A masterfully carved statue of a Senufo horseman, with an elegantly arched back and bent knees, sitting perched atop his diminutive, dog-like steed. He wears a large neck-piece and bracelets to the upper arm and wrists. Long, slender arms come to rest on the knees with the horses reins held in the left hand. The head is spherical with an elongated, protruding face that tapers to a pointed chin and a notched beard. Rich, blackened brown patina.

H.370mm, W.120mm, D.90mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Mulach, Germany. $10,000 - $15,000

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[154] ZULU PIPE With a tall, tapering bowl and inserted metal chamber leading to a finely carved, long and slender stem. Rich, brown patina H.72mm, W.265mm, D.40mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Duperrier, Paris. $800 - $1,200

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A strongly carved, well balanced figure in classic, wide gaited stance. The small head atop a long neck offers an expressive face, enhanced by tiny beaded eyes. Torso, arms and neck are tightly bound with strings of yellow and white beads. Coins, shells and beads suspended from fine leather thongs hang from the end of each arm. Cameroon H.350mm, W.170mm, D. 70mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Martial Bronsin, Belgium. $1,500 - $2,500

[156] MAMA MASK A highly sculptural and abstracted zoomorphic form, representing a bushcow, with a dome-like cap, curved horns and a protruding, conical mouth below. Surface thickly coated with red camwood pigment and offering an aged, encrusted patina.

Nigeria.

H.370mm, W.170mm, D.90mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Duperrier. $1,800 - $2,800

[157] FINE YOMBE SCEPTRE A superb septre with an hourglass-shaped handle and finely carved mother and child to top. The adult figure, with broad ovoid head, inset eyes, tapering nose, an open mouth bearing teeth and a dome-like coiffure, sits crossed legged with child held on her lap. Rich, dark brown patina with traces of pigment.

H.240mm, W.50mm, D.45mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $4,500 - $6,500

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[158] CHOKWE MASK Of hollowed oval form with delicately carved facial features. Oval eye sockets with raised brows host slit, pierced, almond-shaped eyes with linear scarification to the cheeks below, framing a very fine nose. Lozenge-shaped mouth with lips parted baring pointed teeth.

Deep brown patina with traces of pigment.

H.220mm, W.140mm, D.80mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,500 - $2,500

[159] SUPERB SONGYE FETISH A Nkisi of classic form standing atop a conical base. Small bent legs support a projecting abdomen with large concave navel upon which rests a textile bundle, presumably a baby. The head offers fine, strongly geometric facial features with a protruding rectangular mouth, triangular nose, arched brows with downward sloping eyes, C-shaped ears, and a fine angular chin. A conical spike rises from the top of a cropped coiffure.

A varied patina of rich honey colour through to black with traces of kaolin.

H.220mm, W.50mm, D.55mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Marcel Hozjan. $4,500 - $6,500

[160] EKET FIGURE A sensuously rounded, stylised standing figure. Limbs are short and bent at the knees and elbows. An elongated torso presents a protruding navel framed by five lines of diamond-shaped scarification. Ovoid head with a deeply receeding, flat facial plane offers a fine incised mouth, a strong triangular nose and lidded eyes. Encrusted, blackened patina.

H.675mm, W.170mm, D.130mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $2,500 - $3,500

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[163] ASHANTI MATERNITY FIGURE

A classic mask of hollowed oval form.

The face offers circular pierced eyes with raised rims, a gently sloping nose and full, protruding, parted lips. The perimeter of the mask is pierced and has a plaited fibre beard attached. Two downward facing horns to the top.

Reddish encrusted patina.

H.250mm, W.160mm, D.65mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $2,800 - $3,800

A solid carved wooden head. Face is defined by a carved, heart-shaped hairline and semicircles to the cheeks, both showing traces of white pigment. Tubular ears to the side of the head also show traces of pigment. Finely sculpted facial features include a raised, gaping open mouth and a large flared nose that leads up to arched eye sockets offering raised almond-shaped eyes. Pierced holes covering the scalp and surrounding the neck for attachment.

Dark, encrusted patina.

H.230mm, W.170mm, D.165mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Pizano. $4,000 - $6000

A magestic female figure, with an elaborate coiffure of upstanding rows of coiled hair, perches, straight-backed, upon a small chair nursing a male infant. Both figures offer wide-set almond-shaped eyes, arched eyebrows, C-shaped ears and well-formed lips.

Limbs are rounded and necks are long with multiple neck-rings. Dark gold and black patina.

H.540mm, W.230mm, D.220mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Camera Sidi. $6,000 - $10,000

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[165] IBEJI DOLL

A cylindrical body with squared shoulders supports the large, ovoid head of this female figure. Facial features are finely and naturalistically carved offering a broad, rounded nose; a mouth with plump, full lips slightly parted to display filed teeth; fleshy C-shaped ears; lidded eyes, and a shortly cropped coiffure.

The line of the arms form a U-shaped curve to the front of the piece framing its narrow, rounded torso and protruding breasts. Warm, mid-brown patina.

H.220mm, W.90mm, D.90mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,800 - $2,800

A superbly carved male figure with a strongly carved body and an ovoid head offering soft, worn facial features including large dome-like eyes and outward pointing ears. The figure wears and oversized rectangular V-necked jacket of hide entirely covered in cowrie shells and embelished with triangular sections of textile. Rich, palm oiled patina.

H.280mm, W.320mm. Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $2,000 - $3,000

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[168] FINE SHONA QUIVER

An elongated face with a semi-circular, flat and sloping forehead tapers down to a narrow, pointed chin. Pierced, slit eyes, long, tubular nose, circular, protruding mouth and saucer like ears. Fine, dark, encrusted patina.

H.150mm, W.80mm. Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson.

Formerly in the collection of Pierre Langlois, Paris. $600 - $900

A long, narrow face, crescent-shaped in profile, with a rounded, bulging brow above geometric facial features: a long, tubular nose and small triangular mouth.

Four incised lines run from below the mouth to the point of the elongated chin.

Small saucer-like ears plus two incised lines and pierced holes are found to each side of the mask. Fine, dark, encrusted patina.

H.190mm, W.70mm. Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson.

Formerly in the collection of Pierre Langlois, Paris. $600 - $900

Of slender, tubular form with a flared circular base. Made of wood and reinforced with fibre binding, the quiver is covered in animal hide with a stitched seam running the length of the object.

Its fitted lid is constructed in the same manner. Attached to the body is a small, carved wood and hide archers’ bracelet.

Rich and warm, light-coloured patina.

H.460mm, W.100mm. Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Colette Ghysels. $1,200 - $1,800

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[169] MENDE BUNDU HELMET MASK In classic cylindrical form with think, rolled neck, compressed facial features and a high forehead leading to an upswept, five-finned coiffure with a fine topknot. Pierced holes for attachment surround the base. Blackened, worn patina.

H.460mm, W.260mm, D.260mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $2,500 - $4,500

[170] MARQUESAN BOWL A hollowed oval bowl sitting on a low round foot. The interior of the bowl is smooth and has a flat rim. The exterior is decorated with elaborate low-relief geometric designs. Rich brown patina.

Marquesas Islands H.110mm, W.445mm, D.230mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,000 - $2,000

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[171] FINE DAN SPOON A large spoon of superb form. The oval bowl is hollowed and rounded to the interior and faceted to the exterior. A long, tapering cyclindrical shaft leads to two classic female Dan faces sitting back-to-back with incised cross-hatching to the neck. Rich, dark encrusted patina with traces of kaolin.

H.520mm, W.120mm, D.80mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $3,000 - $5,000

[172] EARLY FIJIAN NECKREST A subtley flaring cross beam supported by two broadly flaring attached legs.

Well-used, rich, dark patina.

H.150mm, W.545mm, D.140mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Heugenin. $3,000 - $5,000

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[174] FINE KUBA MASK [173] RARE KRAN MASK Of hollowed rectangular form with a large, protuding, beak-like mouth bound at the base with cane. Bulging eyes sit below raised, inward facing horns at the crown. Slits for the wearer to see sit either side of the raised nose. Superb blackened patina. Liberia.

H.300mm, W.170mm, D.300mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Alain Dufour. $5,000 - $7,000

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A finely carved mask of hollowed form.

Round projecting eyes sit within deeplyset, perforated sockets which lead down to a large flaring nose. Typical Kuba linear incisions frame the exterior of the facial plane and form the mouth. The perimeter of the mask also carries these incisions as well as pierced holes for attachment. Dark, encrusted patina.

H.260mm, W.175mm, D.120. Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Samir Borro, Belgium. $3,000 - $5,000

[175] EARLY DAYAK STATUE Representing a protective deity, this figure offers a teardrop-shaped head with raised, stylised facial features. Very large flat ears protrude either side of the head and have gaping, pierced lobes. Arms and legs are bent, hands rest on the thighs. Dry, weathered patina, some traces of white pigment. Borneo Island, Indonesia.

H.640mm, W.320mm, D.70mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,800 - $2,800

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[176] MAKONDE BODY MASK A naturalistic body mask of a pregnant female torso. A line of fine beads runs down between the breasts and leads to a geomtric pattern of scarification across the swollen abdomen. Peirced holes to the perimetre for attachment. Rich, reddish-brown patina. Tanzania.

H.500mm, W.270mm, D.180mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,000 - $2,000

[177] IFUGAO FIGURATIVE BOWL A stunning functional object. The forward-leaning, naturalistic figure stands in a possesive stance above the bowl with hands and feet upon its rim.

Scallopped notches decorate the base and edges of the bowl. Rich, deep-brown, polished patina.

H.220mm, W.125mm, D.130mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $800 - $1,200

[178] MOSSI DANCE CREST A wooden, carved crest depicting two antelopes, decorated with lineal pyro-graphic motifs. Attached to a cap overlaid with a coiffure of finely twisted fibre strands and cowrie shells.

H.350mm, W.220mm. Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $1,000 - $2,000

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[179] SUPERB ASHANTI STOOL A fine and characterful stool. Carved from wood in the form of a reclined human figure. Body and limbs are formed in tubular volumes and support a concave rectangular seat upon its bent knees and raised arms. The figure lies upon a rectangular platform which is futher supported by a large rectangular base. Areas of geometric piercing adorn the top surface of the seat. Fine, varied, honey-brown patina.

H.400mm, W.575mm, D.275mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. $2,500 - $3,500

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A superbly carved adze handle with curved, cylindrical shaft leads to a figurative carving of a human head surmounted by a lizard form to the top.

A long, curved iron blade extends from the mouth of the head. Fine, dark, polished patina.

H.250mm, W.220mm, D.45mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Samir Borro, Belgium. $1,800 - $2,800

[181] BENIN TERRACOTTA HEAD Of small proportions with a full, rounded face and broad, soft facial features and crowned with a closely cropped, multitiered coiffure. The almond-shaped eyes still show some reminents of pigment.

Varied, encrusted patina.

H.110mm, W.85mm, D.90mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Samir Borro, Belgium. $1,500 - $2,500

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[182] LUBA FETISH A compact figure of over-all cylindrical form. The shoulders, arms and hands form graceful serpentine lines that descend each side of the torso and meet beneath its protruding abdomen which rests above a flared base. The dome-like head offers a face with well-defined, stylised features; a sleek jawline tapering to a pointed chin, and a disk-like coiffure baring an affixed iron spike. Rich, dark patina.

H.150mm, W.50mm, D.50mm.

Provenance: From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collections of Pierre Dauteville, Brussels and Guy van Rijm, Antwerp. $3,000 - $5,000

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OTHER COLLECTIONS WITH MATERIAL OF AFRICAN ORIGIN [183] Kuba Figurative Vessel Head-shaped cup / oil dish (mbwoong ntey), Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Strong geometric borders with some areas encrusted. Contemplative facial expression with scarification motifs. Provenance: Acquired by current owner’s father during the 1930s. H.190mm, W.110mm, D.160mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $700 - $1,000

[184] Kora/Kontingo Traditional one-stringed instrument from Mali. H.930mm, W.240mm, D.240mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $500 - $700

[185] Framed African Textile Finely woven textile presented in a black frame. H.360mm, W.660mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $200 - $400

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[186] Rare Golao Mask A superb and fine mask of hollowed ovoid form with delicate and wellproportioned features, the face divided into quarters with opposing white and red pigmentation. Wood, natural pigments.

H.30mm, W.190mm, D.120mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Great Britain. Formerly in the collections of Max Willborg, Stockholm, Sweden; Berndt Heeleberg, Stockholm, Sweden. $6,000 - $9,000

[187] Superb Kifwebe Mask A large aggressive mask in classic sculptural form. A fin-like medial ridge extends from the top of the mask, down between protruding hooded eyes and flares to form the nose below which sits a projecting rectangular mouth.

Pierced holes around the perimeter for attachment to a woven costume. Dry patina of age with white, red and black pigments. Democratic Republic of Congo.

H.500mm, W.270mm, D.285mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Great Britain. Formerly in the Collections of Bahenberg; Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany. Yale – Van Rijn African Archive registration no. 0069517. $6,000 - $10,000

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[188] Fine KorĂŠ Mask A fine mask of classic tapering form with the brow and face covered in hammered sheet brass, two pierced rectangular eyes and long elongated nose, small domed mouth, abstracted animal form extending from the top of the brow framed by two small spiral carved horns.

Fine, rich patina.

H.310mm, W.125mm, D.90mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Great Britain. Formerly in the collections of Paul Rabut, Connecticut, USA; Charles Derby, Massachusetts, USA. Yale – Van Rijn African Archive registration no.

0109835. $6,000 - $10,000

[189] Boki/Idoma Masquerade Mask Of hollowed form, prominent domed forehead with small raised ridge to centre. Scarification at the temples and cheeks, open pierced mouth, round c-shaped ears and finely carved nose.

Encrusted early patina. Nigeria H.285mm, W.190mm, D.150mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Great Britain. $2,000 - $3,000

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[192] Early Marine Ivory Pendant - Lei Opu’u

[190] Fine Solomon Island Comb - Fa’a Of orthodox form. Fern wood and orchid fibre.

H.190mm, W.75mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Glasgow, Scotland. $400 - $600

[191] Sepik Hook Shield Of large scale, inlayed with shells and adorned with feathers.

H.1650mm W.380mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Not illustrated $600 - $800

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A very rare pre-contact adornment; a fore-runner to Lei Niho Paloa pendant, the “Hawaiian Hook”. A slightly curved, bulbous body with rounded end piereced for attachment. Rich, creamy patina.

H.43mm, W.12mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New York collection. $1,500 - $1,800

[193] Alii Lady’s Necklace A fine adornment contructed from coloured ribbons and carved Kukui nuts.

Mounted.

H.200, W.170mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,200 - $1,800

[194] Mortlock Island Lei A rare neck adornment made of dog teeth, coconut disks and seeds. Mounted.

H.190mm, W.200mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,000 - $1,500

[195] Pacific Black Coral Hook An aberrant form with manaia-type head atop a body decorated with fish scale motif, arms to side with threefingered hands resting on abdomen, pointed and barbed tail. Soft black patina.

H.70mm, W.55mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Honolulu collection, Hawaii. $3,500 - $5,500

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[196] Three Solomon Islands Shell BANGLES Finely finished clam shell bangles.

Diameter 95mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New Zealand collection. $500 - $600

[197] Solomon Island BANGLE Finely finished clam shell bangle with old museum inscription to inside.

Diameter. 90mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New Zealand collection. Not illustrated $200 - $300

[198] Rare Papua New Guinea Comb Twelve long, slender, pointed teeth lead to a triangular body and terminate with a handle in the form of a human head with strong, stylized facial features and a protruding coiffure. Reddish-brown patina.

H.305mm, W.85mm, D.47mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Australian collection. $4,500 - $6,500

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[199] Solomon Island Shell Money on Trade Textile Band Hand-cut shell disks threaded onto trade cloth strands. Mounted.

L.420mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New Zealand collection. $2,000 - $3,000

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[200] Solomon Islands Shell Discs Stitched on Sennit A superb example; thirty one hand-cut shell discs attached to a fibre string.

Mounted.

H.170mm, W.150mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of Dr A. Kramer, Linden Museum, Germany. $3,000 - $4,000

[203] Tahitian Shell Lei A fine multi-coloured shell adornment.

Mounted.

H.270mm, W.200mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of Dr A. Kramer, Linden Museum, Germany. $2,000 - $3,000

[201] Tahitian Shell Lei A fine multi-coloured shell adornment.

Mounted.

H.260mm, W.170mm Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of Dr A. Kramer, Linden Museum, Germany. Exhibited and published: Ta’aroa, Polynesian Universe, Brussels,1982, $1,800 - $2,400

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[202] Tahitian Shell Crown

[204] Superb Tahitian Shell Lei

A fine multi-coloured shell crown.

Mounted. H.160mm, W.160mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Honolulu collection, Hawaii. $1,200 - $1,500

A fine multi-coloured lei. Mounted.

H.240mm, W.170mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the Kiyoshi Hosai Collection, Honolulu, Hawaii. $1,500 - $2,500

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[205] Fijian Neckrest - Kali Ciqi

[206] Chiefly Cook Island Stool

[208] Tahitian Palm Leaf Fire Fan

A fine and elegant neckrest of classic form. Slightly flaring, curved, rectangular cross-piece with a raised rib running the length of the underside. U-shaped legs are attached with sennit to raised bosses.

Fine, rich patina. H.118mm, W.500mm, D.122mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private East Coast collection, USA. $2,300 - $4,200

Of generous proportions with an arching rectangular seat rising from four carved legs, each with bevelled teardrop-shaped feet. Fine, aged patina.

H.90mm, W.410mm, D.175mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private New Mexico collection. $3,800 - $4,800

Woven fan with teardrop-shaped head.

H.500mm, W.290mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private collection, Honolulu, Hawaii. Not illustrated. $500 - $700

[207] Monarchy Period Hawaiian Fan Finely woven with spade - shaped head.

Monarchy period, Hawaii.

H.420mm, W.310mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private collection, Honolulu, Hawaii. Not illustrated. $800 - $1,200

[209] Tahitian Palm Leaf Fire Fan Woven fan with triangular head.

H.415mm, W310mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private collection, Honolulu, Hawaii. Not illustrated. $500 - $700

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[210] Rare Hawaiian Taku Octopus Fish Hook In superb condition with cowrie shell, volcanic stone sinker, sennit binding and marine ivory hook.

L.230mm, W.75mm, D.60mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, Maui, Hawaii. $5,000 - $7,000

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An exceptional example of generaous proportions, of wood with attached sennit bindings.

H.280mm, W.110mm Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private collection, New York, USA. $5,000 - $7,000

[212] Rare Large Iron Fish Hook An extremely rare Captain Cook period iron fish hook, made from ship nails, copying the form of pre-contact bone fish hooks. Hawaii.

H.80mm, W.45mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $5,000 - $7,000

[213] Rare Iron Fish Hook An extremely rare Captain Cook period iron fish hook, made from ship nails.

H.72mm, W.50mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $2,500 - $4,500

[214] Rare Iron Fish Hook An extremely rare Captain Cook period iron fish hook, made from ship nails.

H.62mm, W.35mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $2,500 - $4,500

[215] Marshall Island Mother of Pearl Fish Hook

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A rare hook of classic form; shell body with attached barb and fine fibre binding.

H.70mm, W.21mm, D.50mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, Philadelphia, USA. $2,000 - $3,000

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[216] Marshall Island Mother of Pearl Fish Hook A rare hook of classic form; shell body with attached barb and fine fibre binding.

H.85mm, W.22mm, D.44mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, Philadelphia, USA. $2,500 - $3,500

[217] Caroline Islands HOOK An early shell hook fashioned into the shape of a fish with turtle shell hook attached with fibre. H.100mm, W.17mm, D.32mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $3,000 - $5,000

[218] Mortlock Island Fish Hook A fine turtle shell hook with notching to the end for attachment. Mother of pearl flash plate bound to centre with fibre.

Old label attached. H.75mm, W.14mm, D.26mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private collection, Cape Cod, USA. $2,000 - $3,000

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[219] Large Wooden Shark Hook Of generous proportions with mother of pearl point attached with sennit. Tahiti or Tuamotu Islands.

H.240mm, W.150mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, Maui, Hawaii. $4,500 - $6,500

[220] Important Solomon Islands Barava Carved in the form of a mythological deity. Thought to be used as a form of land deed or currency.

H.275mm, W.235mm, D.22mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private New Zealand collection. $2,500 - $3,800

[221] Important Solomon Islands Barava

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Carved in the form of a mythological deity. Thought to be used as a form of land deed or currency.

H.230,mm W.175mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private New Zealand collection. $2,500 - $3,800

[222] Tongan Octopus Lure Of classic form with cone-shaped stone sinker encased with a cowie shell, wood shaft and attached sennit binding.

H.370mm, W.70mm, D.80mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, San Francisco, USA. $2,000 - $3,000

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Fish Hook In classic form, shell body with attached barb and orginal fibre string line attached H.100mm, W.14mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, France. $4,000 - $6,000

[223] Whalebone Fish Hook An early hook of fine proportions.

H.48mm, W.37mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private San Francisco Collection. $3,500 - $4,500

[224] BONE HOOK An early hook of fine proportions.

H.56mm, W.25mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, Maui, Hawaii. $1,500 - $2,800

[225] Tahitian Mother of Pearl Fish Hook A superb example in classic form, shell body, pig hair teasers to the side of the attached barb, original fibre string line attached. H.105mm, W.90mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, France. $4,500 - $6,500

[226] Tahitian Mother of Pearl Fish Hook Shell body with trade cloth teasers to the side of attached barb, original fibre string line attached.

H.140mm, W.20mm, D.33mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, France. $4,000 - $6,000

[228] Solomon Island Hook with Trade Beads Shell body with attached barb and glass trade bead teasers, bound with natural fibre.

H.70mm, W.12mm, D.23mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private collection, New York, USA. $550 - $750

[229] Large Outrigger Canoe A model of grand proportions and in excellecnt condition.

H.190mm, W.990mm, D.310mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Philadelphia collection. $2,500 - $3,500

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[231] Lithograph of Kamehameha and Kahumanu Captioned “12.” and “Bewohner der Sandwich-Inseln.” Mounted.

H.190mm, W.290mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $900 - $1,200

[232] Lithograph of a Marquesan Tattooed Warrior Chief Captioned “Ein tatuirter Mann aus Nukahiwa.” Mounted.

H.290mm, W.190mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $900 - $1,200

[233] Sandwich Islands Amakua Stone Idol A rare carved volcanic stone marker, Amakua or protective spirit H.240mm, W.160mm, D.100mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

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[234] Solomon Islands Tiki Stone Idol A rare carved marker stone with stylized human figure to front. Worn, weathered patina.

H.230mm, W.60mm, D.85mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private New Zealand collection. Not illustrated. $1,000 - $2,000

[235] Pre-Contact Tapa/Kapa Cloth samples Rare, museum-quality mounted and conserved samples. Hawaii.

Largest H.250mm, W.170mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Not illustrated. $1,200 - $1,500

[236] Pre-Contact Tapa/Kapa Cloth samples Rare, museum-quality mounted and conserved samples. Hawaii.

Largest H.225mm, W.180mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Not illustrated. $1,200 - $1,500

[237] Mortlock Island BreadFruit Cutter A rare axe with turtle carapace blade attached with braided coir sennit to tubular shaft. Rich brown patina.

H.370mm, W.170mm Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private East Coast collection, USA. $1,600 - $2,800

[238] Nukuoro Island Coconut Grater A finely shaped tool with zoomorphic qualities. Original shell blade attached with sennit binding. Caroline Islands.

H.430mm, W.600mm, D.255mm Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private New Mexico collection. $7,000 - $10,000

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[241] Nauruan Banana Fibre Belt

[244] Tapa Beater

Cloth samples Rare, museum-quality mounted and conserved samples. Hawaii.

Largest H.185mm, W.175mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Not illustrated. $1,200 - $1,500

Finely woven. Two parallel lines running down the length of each edge.

L.960mm, W.50mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private collection, New Zealand. Not illustrated. $1,000 - $2,000

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[243] Fijian “Cannibal Fork”

Of rectangular tapering form with deep linear grooves to the sides. Rich, dark brown patina.

H.315mm, W.60mm, D.60mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in the Morris Collection, New York. $700 - $1,200

Cloth samples

- Ai cula ni bokola

Rare, museum-quality mounted and conserved samples. Hawaii.

Largest H.235mm, W.175mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Not illustrated. $1,200 - $1,500

In orthodox form with cross-hatched and notched carving to the handle. Blackened patina.

H.480mm, Diameter.75mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Australian collection. $2,800 - $4,800

[245] Fijian “Cannibal Fork” - Ai cula ni bokola A very fine, superbly carved fork. Objects such as this were highly tapu and used during feasts to feed chiefs and priests.

Deep, rich patina.

H.440mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $1,800 - $2,500

[246] Fijian Tapa Beater Of tapering rectangular form with deep linear gooves to the sides. Rich, dark brown patina.

H.288mm, W.50mm, D.50mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in the Morris Collection, New York. $500 - $1,000

[247] Massim Lime Spatula Carved from ebony with a narrow spatulate blade of fine proportions leading to a flat rectangular handle with carved patterning. Dark reddishbrown patina with traces of lime infill.

H.200mm, W.35mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of De Young Museum, San Francisco. $800 - $1,200

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Of carved ebony with a long splatulate blade leading to a rectangular handle with geometric designs and two figures sitting atop back-to-back. Blackened patina with lime infill.

H.360mm, W.40mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of De Young Museum, San Francisco. $2,500 - $3,500

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Fine and long with a figurative element to top. Dark brown patina.

H.540mm, W.16mm Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New Yaork collection $2,500 - $3,500

Of carved ebony with a fine spatulate blade leading to a rectangular handle with two pairs of incised, geometrically abstracted figures sitting back-to-back. Deep brown patina with traces of lime infil. H.295mm, W.53mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of De Young Museum, San Francisco. $1,600 - $2,600

[250] Torres Straight Lime Spatula A fine spatula carved of ebony, long and slender, terminating with a flower finial.

Lime infill over a deep black patina.

H.310mm, W.25mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of De Young Museum, San Francisco. $750 - $1,000

[252] Massim Lime Spatula Carved from ebony; a wide spatulate blade leading to a rectangular handle with traditional designs in low relief. Blackened patina with lime infill.

H.270mm, W.35mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of De Young Museum, San Francisco. $1,800 - $2,800

[253] Massim Lime Spatula Carved from ebony and of fine proportions with a spatulate blade leading to a rectangular handle with traditional designs in low relief.

Reddish-brown patina.

H.215mm, W.20mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of De Young 251 Museum, San Francisco. $900 - $1,200

[254] Torres Straight Bird Spatula Carved from ebony; of wonderful compostions and proportions with handle depicting two birds. Lime infill over black patina.

H.265mm, W.52mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of De Young Museum, San Francisco. $1,500 - $2,500

[255] Torres straight Lime Mortar Of hollowed tubular form with incised geometric decoration to the surface.

Rich, dark patina with lime infill.

H.155mm, Diameter 50mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in the collection of De Young Museum, San Francisco. $700 - $900

[256] Torres straight Lime Mortar Of hollowed tubular form with incised geometric decoration to the surface.

Rich, dark patina with lime infill.

H.155mm, Diameter 50mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of De Young Museum, San Francisco. $750 - $1,000

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[257] Nukuoro Island Child’s Toy Coconut Grater A petite stool, finely shaped with zoomorphic qualities. Original shell blade attached with sennit binding.

Caroline Islands.

H.160mm, W.310mm, D.120mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,500 - $2,500

[258] Two Easter Island Obsidian Blades Two fine examples of flaked obsidian blades.

H.80mm, W.65mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the Hurst Collection, Cambridge. $1,000 - $1,500

[259] Nukuoro Island Child’s Toy Bailer A superb and petite bailer of hollowed form with tapering body and rectangular handle. Overall form is reminiscent of an abstracted human face. Fine, rich patina.

H.170mm, W.70mm, D.53mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,000 - $2,000

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[260] Tahitian Shell Spoon

[263] Large Yaqana Bowl

A fine spoon with a rich, creamy patina.

H.165mm, W.55mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New Mexico collection. $900 - $1,200

A superb and early bowl of generous proportions in the classic shape with eight legs and a rectangular lug with attached sennit rope. Dark reddish brown patina.

H.195, Diameter 345mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of Mark Blackburn, Hawaii. $2,800 - $3,800

[261] Caroline Islands Shell Currency Flared at the top and bound with fibre at the base.

H.240mm, W.75mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New Mexico collection. $800 - $1,200

[262] Important Yaqana Wood Bowl Of hollowed circular form with four tubular legs. A triangular lug to one side offers a length of sennit rope with cowrie shell attached. On importatnt occasions the cowrie shell would be pointed towards the guest of honour. Deep, rich patina.

H.168mm, Diameter 465mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of Mark Blackburn, Hawaii. $2,800 - $3,800

[264] Kava Bowl Of classic form; a deep hollowed bowl with wide, flat rim standing on fifteen tubular legs. Small handle to one side with sennit cord. Rich, dark patina. H.145mm, Diameter 372mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,500 - $1,800

[265] Carved Coconut Bowl Finely incised linear gooves to the exterior. Rich, early patina.

H.85mm, W.130mm, D.125mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in the Dupont Collection, Philadelphia. $1,000 - $2,000

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[266] Fijian Wood Turtle Bowl A superb bowl with flat rim carved in the shape of a turtle. Rich, dark patina.

H.115mm, W.473mm, D340mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Ohahu collection, Hawaii. $2,800 - $4,800

[267] Pre-Contact Wood Dish A hollowed boat-shaped bowl used by priests to hold oils for ritual ceremonies.

Deep reddish brown patina.

H.125mm, W.605mm, D.204mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private San Francisco Collection. $2,800 - $3,800

[268] Solomon Islands Wood Bowl In the form of a canoe; offering carved scroll designs along the top edge with zoomorphic heads to each end. Dark, rich patina with fine traces of lime.

H.85mm, W.450mm, D.130mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Dutch collection. $1,500 - $2,500

[269] Pre-Contact Wood Feasting Bowl An early form used in feasts. Rich old patina.

H.165mm, W.690mm, D.265mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private San Francisco Collection. Not illustrated $1,800 - $2,800

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[278] Fine Koa Wood Chalice

A deep bowl of massive proportions for use in grand feasts. A variety of repairs. Rich, warm patina.

H.170mm, Diameter 470mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $3,500 - $4,500

Umeke A deep hollowed bowl with a mid-brown patina. H.75mm, Diameter 110mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $900 - $1,200

Turned by German craftsmen around 1850-1860. Repairs to foot. Warm, red brown patina.

H.180mm, Diameter 100mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Purchased at Christie’s, Paris. $1,400 - $2,000

[271] Fine Koa Wood Umeke

[275] Fine Small Koa Wood

[279] Fine Koa Wood Dish

A fine bowl of bulbous form with a rich, honey coloured patina. H.105mm, Diameter 170mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $3,000 - $4,000

[272] Fine and Large Koa Wood Umeke Deep hollowed form. Some repairs. Rich, warm patina.

H.140mm, Diameter 270mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $4,500 - $6,500

[273] Fine Koa Umeke A large hollowed vessel with a low profile.

Three butterfly repairs. Rich, warm patina.

H.55mm, Diameter 230mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,000 - $1,800

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Umeke A petitie bowl used for Alii infants’ “first food” rituals. Butterfly and square patch repairs. Rich, honey coloured patina.

H.72mm, Diameter 110mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,500 - $2,500

[276] Hawaiian Wood Frog Box A beautifully carved lidded box in the form of a frog with incised detail and inlay to the eyes. Carved by German craftsmen in Hawaii around 1860-1880. Fine, rich patina.

H.95mm, W.170mm, D.130mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Ohahu collection, Hawaii. $1,600 - $2,600

[277] Large Tackle Box Of generous proportions, hollowed, lidded, with sennit cord. Fine, rich patina.

H.230mm, W.325mm, D.270mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Philadelphia collection. $2,500 - $3,500

A superb dish with a high quality tigers eye grain. Warn, rich patina.

Diameter 290mm, H.44mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,000 - $1,500

[280] Ceremonial Feasting Dish A hollowed circular dish witha wide rim offering a carved zigzag motif. Slightly raised handles to the underside. Dark, aged patina.

Diameter 300mm, H.70mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New York collection. $1,000 - $1,500

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[283] Hawaiian Turned Chalice

A hollowed circular dish of large proportions with a thick rim offering a carved zigzag motif. Slightly raised handles to the underside. Dark, aged patina.

Diameter 350mm, H.106mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private New York collection. $1,200 - $2,200

A fine bowl on a sturdy foot. Objects such as this were turned by German craftsmen in Hawaii around 1860-1880 and were often given as gifts to important people.

Fine, warm patina.

H.150mm, Diameter 120mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Purchased at Christie’s, Paris. $900 - $1,200

[282] Fine Koa Wood Dish A superb koa wood dish with a high quality rainbow grain. Rich, warm patina.

Diameter 270mm, H.44mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $1,500 - $2,500

[284] Papua New Guinea Fishing Spear

[285] Old Poi Wood Board and Stone Poi Pounder Pounding board of flattened rectangular shape, hollowed from use, together with an early classic pecked stone pounder.

Board H.112mm, W.770mm, D.310mm; pounder H.190mm, Diameter 115mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $2,800 - $3,800

Of classic form with long shaft leading to a four-part barbed tip.

H.1690mm, W.50mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $300 - $500

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[290] Fine Fijian Totokia Club

A weapon of well balanced proportions with orthodox, rough incurve to top.

Superb light patina.

H.960mm, W.230mm, D.50mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $700 - $1,000

In othodox form, formed from the rootstock of the vesi tree. Long, tubular shaft with finely incised handle and sennit binding to tip. Excellent, rich patina.

H.1080mm, W.100mm, D.100mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $1,800 - $2,800

Of chiefly proportions and well balanced.

Beautiful dark rich patina.

L.820mm, W.150mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $4,000 - $8,000

[287] FIJIAN KIAKAVO CLUB A weapon of well balanced proportions with orthodox, rough incurve to top.

Rich, warm patina.

H.1060mm, W.230mm, D.50mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $2,500 - $4,500

[289] fijian Vunikau-Bulikia Club Of good proportions with finely incised tavatava pattern to handle. Excellent dark patina reflecting good age.

H.1140mm, W.170mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. $1,500 - $2,500

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[291] Fine Fijian Gata Club A well balanced weapon of fine proportions with tavatava carving to handle and clasic rough incurce to top.

Fine, soft, dark patina.

L720mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $4,000 - $6,000

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[292] Torres Straight Dance Paddle A spatulate blade tapering to a tubular handle with flattened ovoid pommel. Blade is decorated with traditional geometric patterns with lime infill. Fine, dark patina.

H.850mm, W.80mm, D.40mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $1,200 - $1,600

[293] FINE NEW CALEDONIAN CLUB A very fine example with sharply pointed head atop a cylindrical shaft with attached flying fox fur and bright red trade cloth. Rich patina.

H.660mm, W.340mm.

Provenance: Private collection New Hampshire, USA. Formerly in the collection of the LeMaire Family, Amsterdam, Holland. $3,800 - $4,800

Diamond shaped blade with incised carving, mother of pearl inlay, tubular handle. Rich warm patina.

H.560mm, W.110mm, D.52mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $400 - $600

[295] Solomon Island Club A diamond-shaped club with a raised cross-shaped ridge to both sides. Tubular handle terminates with a crescent-shaped butt. Fine, rich patina. Malaita, Solomon Islands. H.710mm, W.145mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $1,200 - $1,500

[296] Fine Fijian Ula Club A finely carved throwing missile club of large proportions. Rich brown patina.

H.390mm, W.110mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $400 - $600

[297] New Caledonia Bird Head Club A long triangular head with crest to the back atop a cylindrical shaft. Rich brown patina.

H.700mm, W.320mm. Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $1,800 - $2,500

[298] Torres Straight Dance Paddle A flared spatulate blade with traditional geometric patterning to the lower half. A crescent shaped cross-guard and oviod pommel also display patterning with traces of lime infil. Fine, dark patina.

H.780mm, W.135mm, D.50mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii. $2,500 - $4,500

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[299] FINE SOLOMON ISLAND FIGURE

[300] SEPIK RIVER YAM STICK

Naturalistic standing figure on a flat circular base; legs astride with large detailed feet. A very generous mid-section, rounded shoulders with free floating arms pointing down, a masterfully carved head with attached coiffure. Finely carved, raised, painted adornments to body and head. Wood, shell, paint.

H.1030mm, W.280mm, D.220mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. Formerly in the collection of Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. $2,800 - $3,800

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A ritual staff of large proportions with a Hornbill bird guardian figure carved to top. Dark encrusted patina. Kwoma tribe, Washkuk Hills, Middle Sepik region.

H.1280mm, W.60mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand.

Originally collected in the 1950’s. $400 - $600

[301] Marquesas Island U’U Club A ceremonial weapon of large proportions with a slim, elongated shaft of square cross-section which flares up to a squared shoulder with flared head sitting atop. The front and back views of the head offer a bulbous curved profile with a concave face in which two ancestral faces sit centrally.

Viewed from the side, the head creates the form of a saddle. Dark, rich patina.

H.1360mm, W.140mm, D.140mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. $2,000 - $3,000

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[302] Santa Cruz Napa Dance Staff A classic dance staff with painted geometric patterns to the body and square pierced hole to handle for attachment.

H.830mm, W.46mm, D.50mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $300 - $600

[303] FIJIAN CULACULA CLUB A well balanced weapon made from Vesi (Iron Wood) The head of the club is of classic form with a raised centre-line through the blade, serrated shoulders and a tubular handle. Mid brown patina.

H.1060mm, W.170mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. $2,500 - $3,500

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[304] EXTREMELY RARE Sandwich Island Pahu Dagger Used in hand-to-hand combat. A carved wooden weapon with tapering blade and tubular handle. Pierced end with sennit wrist strap. Varied, worn patina.

H.510mm, W.65mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Maui collection, Hawaii. $9,000 - $15,000

[305] Rare Swordfish Pahoa Dagger Tapering blade leading to tubular handle bound with sennit fibre including a sennit loop to secure pohoa to wrist. Very few early Hawaiian swords are known to exist: Pigorini Museum, Rome; Medici Museum, Florence; British Museum, London; Bishop Museum Hawaii.

H.770mm, W.70mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in a private Ohahu collection, Hawaii. $5,500 - $9,000

[306] Santa Cruz Bow and Eight Arrows Classic long bow with a selection of arrows with various types of barbed tip with coloured sennit.

Bow H.1690mm, W.34mm; arrows H.1400mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of Dupont, Philadelphia. $1,500 - $2,500

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[307] Vanuatu “Pig Killer� Club

[311] Two Bows and a Group of

In wishbone formation with totemic figure to top and two deeplycarved stylized figures creating the striker and handle.

Rich, dark patina.

H.870mm, W.400mm, D.100mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. $1,500 - $2,500

Two traditional longbows and 31 arrows/ spears with a variety of tips. Maximum L.1610mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $300 - $500

[308] Fijian Ceramic Pot Of spherical form with brown glaze.

H.220mm, Diameter 230mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $200 - $250

[309] TWO SOLOMON ISLAND FISH HOOKS A pair of hooks in classic form. Mother of pearl with attached turtle shell barbs.

H.85mm and H.70mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. $800 - $1,200

[310] Rarotongan Ancestral FigurE With supplementary figures on chest.

The large elliptical mouth eyes and brows are distinctively Rarotongan. The powerful head, round belly, and vigorous male stance are expressive.

H.950mm, W.320mm, D.320mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $2,500 - $3,000

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[312] FISHING TACKLE BOX - TALUMA A generously sized lidded oval box with superb clam and turtle shell inlay and attached sennit cord.

H.240mm, W.290mm, D.240mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. $700 - $1000

[313]FINE HAWAIIAN KOA WOOD chalice A beautifully turned chalice on a raised foot. Repairs evident. Deep, rich patina.

H.140mm, W.130mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, U.S.A. Formerly in the collection of H.R. Rich, Buffalo, New York, USA. $800 - $1,200

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[314] HAWAIIAN POI POUNDER A classic volcanic lava-stone pounder of superb form. Traces of imbedded material to base.

H.150mm, Diameter 115mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. Formerly in the collection of H.R Rich, Buffalo, New York, USA. $1,800 - $2800

[315] HAWAIIAN POI POUNDER

Sperm whale tooth with pierced suspension holes to each end for the attached thickly knotted sennit neck cord.

H.130mm, W.55mm, D.35mm. (Tooth only) Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $600 - $800

A stone pounder of superb form in highpecked greenish basalt.

H.175mm, Diameter 110mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. Formerly in the collection of H.R Rich, Buffalo, New York, USA. $2,000 - $3,000

[318] TWO MELaNESIAN AZDES

[316] Tabua

A traditional status symbol of generous proportions. Wooden handle with the carved inscriptions “Tala Sili” and “1914”, leading to sennit finial. Handle L.250mm, fibre L.850mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $200 - $400

Tooth of a Sperm Whale with piecings to each end for suspension. Yellowed patina.

H.140mm, W.70mm, D.40mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $300 - $400

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A fossilized clam shell adze and rare throwing weight for bird hunting.

H.90mm, W.55mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $150 - $200

[319] CHIEFLY SAMOAN FLY WHISK

[320] Fijian Sceptre or Fly Wisk The shaft and handle have been fashioned from a European lady’s parasol handle with horse hair finial.

H.320mm, W.25mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Hawaii.

Formerly in a private New Mexico collection. $800 - $1,200

[321] FIJIAN FLY WHISK A chiefly sceptre or fly whisk. Carved wooden handle with attached fibre finial.

H.360mm, W.28mm. (Handle only) Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $300 - $500

[322] FIJIAN ULA CLUB A petite throwing club of traditional form with eight-lobed head. Mid-brown patina.

H.285mm, W.65mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $200 -$400

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[323] TWO MELaNESIAN AZDES A nicely worn Mt Hagan, Papua New Guinea greenstone adze, together with a Fijian adze fragment. H.150mm, W.60mm and H.70mm, W.47mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $250 - $350

[324] Fijian Ula Club Of orthodox form with lobed head and incised tavatava to the handgrip. Rich, dark patina H.430mm, W.110mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $600 - $800

[325] Fijian Ula Club Of orthodox form with lobed head and incised tavatava to the handgrip. Rich, dark patina H.400mm, W.110mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. $600 - $800

[326] Shell and Turtle Fish Hook Cowrie shell body, turtle shell barb attached with sennit.

H.56mm, W.11mm, D.20mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $1,200 - $1,600

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[327] Shell and Turtle Fish Hook Classic form with mother of pearl body, attached turtle shell barb with sennit binding and line.

H.66mm, W.12mm, D.25mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $1,200 - $1,600

[328] Large Tahitian Fish Hook Classic form with mother of pearl body, attached shell barb, trade cloth teasers with sennit binding and line.

H.130mm, W.14mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $1,400 - $1,800

[329] Large Tahitian Fish Hook Classic form with mother of pearl body, attached shell barb with sennit binding and line.

H.100mm, W.14mm, D.24mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $1,400 - $1,800

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[330] Rare and Important Papua New Guinea Sepik Ancestral Hook The circular base is framed by three hooks which intersect under the base of the work. The tip of the hooks are double barb with a single geometric relief on each. The base of the figure is again circular. Muscular legs articulate into buttocks. Torso is also beautifully defined with chest and rear shoulder lines balanced. Arms come to rest on broad hips. The strong neck line is heavily decorated. The head is superbly carved with a highly refined chin line delicately extended with an abstracted beard form.

The strongly inset eyes are framed by an angular brow and nose which is pierced.

The forehead is carved with an abstract totem. The suspension hole is square cut.

Signs of white pigment show through very aged patina.

H.510mm, W.138mm. Provenance: From the collection of the The Zansville Museum of Art, Ohio, USA. Vetted by Julius Carlebach in 1958 who ascribed a value at that time of US$900. $6,000 - $10,000

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[331] EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY WAISTCOAT Reputed to have been worn by Captain James Cook Listed with the Australian Dress Register

by Lindie Ward, Curator Design, History and Society, Powerhouse Museum, Australia Place of origin: London, United Kingdom Owned by: 1. 1770–1835 Cook family; 2.

1835–1880 unknown; 3. circa 1880–1910 Helen and Isabel Woollan, Antique dealers, 28 Brook Street, London; 4. prior to 1912, purchased by Viscount Leverhulme on the understanding that the Woollans had purchased it from a member of the Cook family; 5. 1912 Viscount Leverhulme presented the waistcoat to Dr Ruby Rich of Sydney; 6. 1985 Charles Rich (Dr Rich’s nephew) sold the waistcoat by private treaty to the present owner.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Chest 920mm Front neck to hem 420mm Neck to sleeve head 20mm Cross back 340mm Underarm to underarm 510mm Estimate upon request CONSTRUCTION The twilled silk waistcoat front is embroidered with an overall floral sprig design with concentrations of more complex flowers along the front edges, pocket flaps and across the front hem. The fine floss silk is embroidered in a range of natural colours in symmetrical floral patterns. Two shaped embroidered pocket flaps have, at some time, been relocated as a collar at the neck. The waistcoat fastens at the front with nine brown leather-shanked buttons (not typical of this style) and handworked buttonholes.

Darts have been stitched into the front body: one at each armhole, which have been removed, and one at each side from the side seam to accommodate a female bust-line, which remain. The lower front edges have been re-cut to be shorter than they were in the original waistcoat by lifting the embroidered hem bands and machine stitching them to the body along a curved seam-line at a different angle to the grain

of the main waistcoat. The armholes are neatly hand hemmed and the buttonholes hand stitched.

The back is made from cream linen and has also been altered to fit a woman. The centre back is made wider by an inserted machinestitched panel of cotton fabric. Two vertical machine-sewn darts have been unpicked and a narrow band along the hem has gaps where those darts were previously stitched.

There is a combination of original hand stitching, later rougher hand stitching and machine stitching on this garment.

ACCEPTED ORAL HISTORY Helen and Isabel Woollan Antique dealers London circa 1880–1910 The waistcoat was purchased from Helen and Isabel Woollan, antique dealers, prior to 1912 by Viscount Leverhulme. In 1912, the Viscount presented this Cook vest in London to Dr Ruby Rich of Sydney.

Thence, by descent, it passed to her nephew Charles Rich Esq. of Sydney. In 1985, Mr Michel Frost, antique dealer of Sydney, was commissioned by Charles Rich to negotiate the sale of this vest within strict caveats.

The vest was acquired through private treaty by the McLean family of Sydney via Mr Frost’s agency.

In 2008, Mr Michel Frost provided the following signed provenance post sale: To whom it may concern, In approximately 1985, Mr Charles Rich of Darling Point offered our company a heavily embroidered vest to be sold on behalf of his family. We were told by Mr Rich that this vest had always been known, in the Rich Family, as the “Captain Cook vest”. Mr Rich was given the vest by his late aunt, Dr Ruby Rich. We were advised that Dr Ruby Rich was presented the vest in 1912, by her longtime friend Lord Leverhulme. We were informed the vest was originally purchased by the Leverhulme family from the West London antique dealers, Helen and Isabel Woollan. The Leverhulme family were told by the aforementioned firm that the vest was acquired from the Cook family. It was sold to them as an historical Australian piece, as it had previously been owned by Captain James Cook. The above information to our knowledge is true and correct.

In February 2009, Mr Michel Frost was

interviewed at his premises in Sydney. He is a well-known and respected longstanding Australian antique dealer with a wealth of knowledge in the profession and a clear and demonstrated commitment to historically important material. His temperament would not allow hopeful articles of faith to cloud his judgment on matters deciding probability, provenance and value. His firm acceptance of the Rich family provenance and associated oral history is based on the simple fact that neither the Rich family nor Viscount Leverhulme was likely to have invented or embellished this background or that of any other item in their collections.

At no time did either family seek any gain from the possession of the Captain Cook vest: indeed quite the contrary. Leverhulme presented the Cook waistcoat as a gift, presumably as a fitting token of admiration to Rich, a colonial emancipationist and musical genius whom he admired. Dr Ruby Rich at some stage had the waistcoat altered for her figure and apparently regularly wore it to society gatherings and Sydney parties: hence the wine stains.

HELEN AND ISABEL WOOLLAN, ANTIQUE DEALERS, LONDON The Woollan sisters were seminal, well-known and socially well-connected antique dealers in London circa 1880–1910.

They are recorded as having traded in art needlework, a category within which this embroidered silk waistcoat falls. They were focused on detail and pedantic in a manner which is consistent with their being particular around provenance. The Woollans overlap with Leverhulme in time and place. As Leverhulme was one of the largest collectors of antiques the Englishspeaking world has seen, it is most unlikely the Viscount was not a regular client of the Woollan antique shop.

WILLIAM HESKETH LEVER, FIRST VISCOUNT LEVERHULME (1851–1925) The first Viscount Leverhulme was an English industrialist, philanthropist and colonialist. He was created Baron Leverhulme on 21 June 1917 and Viscount Leverhulme on 27 November 1922 – the ‘hulme’ section of the title being in honour

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of his wife Elizabeth Hulme. Upon his death in 1925, the Leverhulme viscountcy passed to his son William Hulme Lever.

It became extinct on the death of the third viscount, Philip William Bryce Lever, in 2000.

William Hesketh Lever, the first Viscount Leverhulme, filled several homes with paintings, furniture and objets d’art. The collections were later merged in Thornton Manor, the family home in the village of Thornton Hough, Wirral. Lord Leverhulme died in 1925 and was succeeded by a son and a grandson, Philip Lever, who left three daughters when he died in July 2010. His death prompted the sale of Thornton Manor and all of its contents. Sotheby’s set the United Kingdom record for a house-contents sale in 2000 when they raised £8.3m from an auction at Benacre Hall, Suffolk.

DR RUBY RICH (1888–1987) Dr Ruby Rich, pronounced in her youth (aged 23) by musical critics as the most accomplished pianist that ever visited the Commonwealth, was born in Walgett, New South Wales, in 1888, the fourth of six children. She had a clear, ringing voice, even in her nineties. She died one month before her one-hundredth birthday.

An active campaigner for the rights of women, she was one of the founders of the New South Wales Council of Action for Equal Pay, which was established in 1937. Ruby’s first interest in life was music. A talented performer, she gave her first concert performance on the piano in 1899, at the age of eleven, at the Sydney Town Hall. Although she had wanted to play professionally, her father, who owned a considerable fortune, had refused. However, he permitted her to study music under the best teachers in Sydney and abroad. In Sydney, she studied under Joseph Kretchman, and furthered her studies in Berlin with Arthur Schnabel and in Paris under Raoul Pugno.

During the First World War, she was a volunteer nurse. After a number of years attending suffragette meetings in London, she returned to Sydney and joined The International Alliance of Women. Papers

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pertaining to these activities are kept in the National Library of Australia, Canberra, and at some other locations. Ruby played an active role in the Jewish community and attended many overseas conferences.

Her husband, Dr Maurice Schalit, whom she married when she was in her fifties, died in 1961. He founded the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University. In 1971, a scholarship for students to study at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem was launched in Mrs Rich-Schalit’s name. She was also a founder of the Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the first federal President of WIZO (Women’s International Zionist Organization). She was awarded an MBE for her work for the advancement of women in culture, the ANZAC Memorial Peace Prize and the Torch of Learning by The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

OTHER RELATED OBJECTS Tahitian tapa cloth waistcoat embroidered

by Elizabeth Cook, circa 1775, held at the Mitchell Library, Sydney.

Embroidery depicting the voyages of Captain James Cook held in the Australian National Maritime Museum, circa 1800, by Elizabeth Cook.

Waistcoat 1755–1785 held by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington.

Waistcoat with naval buttons 1750–1779 from the collection of the State Library of Victoria.

EVIDENCE OF REPAIRS The construction section of this text details various changes that have been made to this waistcoat. The silk is fragile in places and has split. Certain coloured embroidery threads, especially pink and white, have deteriorated probably due to the dye/bleach substance rather than to wear, revealing minute needle holes and pattern markings in the silk.

BOTANTANICAL VARIETIES OF FLORA EMBROIDERY DESIGN ELEMENTS The Endeavour spent eight weeks in Cape

York, Far North Queensland, and only six days in Botany Bay. With this in mind, senior traditional Cape York Aboriginal landowners were engaged to consider the flora embroidery on this waistcoat. The comprehensive and ancient botanical knowledge of Cape York Aborigines is well documented and is reflected in their extraordinary linguistic scope for botanical description. Having been shown detailed images of the flora design on this vest, senior weavers from the area identified budding hibiscus. Banks and Cook were on Australian soil from May to early August 1770. It is also worth noting that this plant is endemic to many of the Pacific Islands and was used as lashing, rope fibre for canoes and dugong ropes. The Aborigines noted that the vine-like image crocheted along each side of the buttoning (see main image) looks like a vine growing on the coast and the bud looks like hibiscus. The bottom panels also appear to have what looks like banksia seed cases and the usual serrated leaf. Equally, a small star-shaped flower that is similar to that on the vest is found on the eastern seaboard amongst the boronia, Midjim and slightly higher areas of Wallum country.

Mr Philip M Cameron, Senior Botanic Officer at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, and world expert, was also engaged to provide independent comment. He, too, suggested that the small pink flowers were modelled on the boronia species, that the large notched flowers are possibly epilobium species and that the green solitary foliage is probably a sprig of cedar (Cedrus genus).

Other embroidery elements were more difficult to identify with any certainty “as the embroidery patterns are very stylised and not made with botanical accuracy in mind”. He did conclude, however, that “the boronias correspond with images A and C, and elements detailed along the front button line. The epilobium (the large notched flower) corresponds with image C, and the cedar corresponds with image B”.

Given the age and geographical origin of the waistcoat (1770s England) it seems that the one very possible conclusion is that the inspiration for the botanical embroidery

[332] Portrait of Captain Cook

by J. Chapman after N. Dance

could have come from only three men – Captain James Cook, Sir Joseph Banks or Sydney Parkinson. To temper this irresistible conclusion, it should be acknowledged that it is not known whether these botanical design elements appeared on any embroidered garments in England pre-dating Cook’s voyages. However, presuming the imagery postdates the Cook voyages, Bank’s florilegium may hold some interesting answers for determining whether the designs owe anything to Cook’s Pacific discoveries of the first and second voyages.

It is also of interest that Banks was a great admirer of botanical embroidery as a form of documentation stating that the botanical embroideries of Mary Delany (1700–1788) were the only imitations of nature that he had ever seen, from which he could venture to describe botanically any plant without the least fear of committing an error. The colour hues throughout the waistcoat also suggest Oceanic inspiration. The bright emblematic Pacific colours are reminiscent of the tropical borders of the Pacific region.

It seems, for the period in which the waistcoat was created, that the exclusive contemporary source for the inspiration of the embroidered floral species identified, could only be Lt James Cook’s first voyage of exploration to the Pacific and discovery of Australia in 1770.

Coloured stipple engraving. Captioned “CAPTAIN COOK. London Published as the Act directs Septr 20 1800 by J Wilkes” H.170mm, W.125mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii.x $1,500 - $2,500

[333] A Genuine and Complete History of the Whole of Captain Cook’s Voyages Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Formerly in the collection of William Hart, highly decorated U.S Navy veteran, who served during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War. $6,000 - $8,000

Reference: www.australiandressregister.org/ garment/160 See also: www.youtube.com

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[334] Prestigious Feather Shoulder Cape Semicircular, made to fit around the neck and to extend slightly over the shoulders. Long tabs attach to the front edge of the cape, tapering to round ends and terminating below the waist.

External foundation is finely sized muslin cotton. Various genera of feathers attached in imbricate rows following the contour of the cape and arranged in crescent and triangular motifs in strong formation. Fine thread used to tack each feather shaft at two places in continuous zigzag stitch. Internal lining is courser muslin with concentric rows of white down tufts attached. Refer introduction p.4 for more information.

Circa 1820 – 1840.

Dimensions: From neckline to base of semicircular base: 300mm From semicircular base to end of tabs: 560mm $10,000 – $20,000

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[335] RARE AINU ADORNMENT A superb and early example of a ceremonial necklace. Large beads made from stag horn with finely incised patterns on original cordage.

Accompanied by a hand-made camphor wood box.

H.500mm, W.150mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. $10,000 - $15,000

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A classic asymmetrical dagger with wavy blade. Curved handle with incised decoration. Curvaceous carved wooden scabbard.

L.430mm, W.140mm, D.35mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $300 - $500

[338] Kris Knife

[340] Kris Knife

A classic asymmetrical dagger with a carved wooden handle. No Scabbard.

L.480mm, W.80mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $300 - $500

[337] Kris Knife

A well-weighted, curved blade leading to a beautifully rounded and functional handle. Simple wooden scabbard with light brown patina.

L.440mm, W.60mm, D.25mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $300 - $500

A formidable executioners sword. Long wavy blade leads to a short rectangular handle bound with woven cane. No scabbard.

L.730mm, W.140mm, D.30mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $500 - $800

A curved blade leading to a short, bulbous handle. Scabbard with elaborate embossed designs to metal covering.

L.360mm, W.90mm, D.25mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $300 - $500

[339] Kris Knife

[341] Boomerang With parallel zig-zag lines and grouped dots along the face of the weapon. Rich, mid-brown patina.

L.555mm, W.57mm. Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $300 - $500

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[342] RARE TAINO BASALT POUNDER

[343] SUPERB NORTHWEST COAST CLUB

An early pounder of hard black stone with carved figurative element to top.

Soft, rich patina. Puerto Rico.

H.80mm, W,70mm, D.80mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. Formerly in the collection of William Kranker, USA. $3,000 - $5,000

A rare club with finely carved face to top, abalone shell inlaid eyes and teeth, stone blade held in with pitch-filler, Horse hair coiffure at top. Long tubular handle with bulbous end. Old label attached reads “Slave Killer. Last used 1800’s by the Kwakiutls who lived around Alert Bay British Columbia.”

H.560mm, W.235mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire USA. Formerly in the collection of the Parker Estate, Wisconsin, USA. Californian Museum deacession number #196/1902. $8,000 - $10,000

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[344] BONE HARPOON HEAD A rare bone harpoon head with attached binding.

H.140mm, W.30mm, D.25mm.

Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. $1,000 - $1,500

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[345] Ornate Carved Whip Stock A superb wooden whip stock with finely carved criss-cross cane patterning to the handle and a small belt and buckle carved further up the shaft.. The pommel bares a silver disk engraved with “J McLeod Wakefield”. Repair to main shaft. Fine, rich patina.

L.370mm, W.40mm, D.40mm.

Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand. $300 - $500

[346] Pristine Navajo Chief’s Blanket Densely woven woollen blanket with traditional Navajo geometric patterning in red, blue, black and white.

H.1330mm, W.2080mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Hampshire, USA. $7,000 - $10,000

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