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THURSDAY 11 NOV 2010, 5PM
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ANTIQUITIES ACT 1975 Please note that all Maori artifacts in this catalogue have been registered under the terms of the Antiquities Act 1975 and subsequent amendments. For a full guide for purchasing artifacts, refer to page 104. You must be a registered collector to purchase registered lots. You may purchase in advance of obtaining a Certificate of Registration; however, you will be required to pay for the purchases and Webb’s will store them until the Certificate is granted and presented. Under this Act, no registered Maori artifact may leave the country. PACKING AND FREIGHT All packing and freight will be handled by expert third-party suppliers. Refer to page 104 for full details. 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.
YOUR INVITATION TO THE EVENING PREVIEW Come along and join us to enjoy wine and refreshments at the Oceanic and African evening preview. Wed 3 Nov 6:00pm–8:00pm VIEWING Thu 4 Nov
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INTRODUCTION OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART Webb’s is pleased to present here the second auction for the year of Oceanic and African Art. This specialist field of collecting provides both a tangible connection to history and the potential for serious investment. Operating within a well-established and expanding market, Maori Art provides a view into Aotearoa’s beginnings. Webb’s sale in June confirmed that this arena is a passionate investment domain for many with total sales of over $850,000. Equally, the international market for African Art is immense and mature. Provenance and documented history is essential in this complex field of collecting. With this, we are honoured to be offering here a wonderful selection of works from the personal collection of Merton D. Simpson, one of world’s most venerated Tribal Art dealers since the 1960s. All of the works offered from this prestigious collection carry impeccable provenance details. Webb’s Tribal Art specialist Jeff Hobbs visited New York personally to select the works for inclusion in the auction. Without doubt, the sale of Merton D. Simpson’s collection of African and broader Tribal Arts will be a groundbreaking event in Australasia. Amongst the array of treasures Mr Hobbs brought back with him, was an item which became one of Simpson’s personal favourites and a highlight of his collecting career: a footstool in the form of a crouching lion (Lot 59), which
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carries an estimate of $15,000−$25,000. As Mr Hobbs explains, “Simpson saw this piece near a Baule village on the Ivory Coast during a trip to Africa in 1955 and, two years later when he returned, he received the piece as a gift from the mother of an African king”. The footstool is an exceptionally wellcrafted and highly prestigious piece; the lion carries mythical markings which appear more like those of a leopard and signify that the piece was made for royalty. All of the works offer personal stories attached to Merton D. Simpson’s passionate career which has extended across more than five decades of pursuit and celebration. It is fascinating to view the material as a body of work that the venerated dealer/collector has retained for his own pleasure. Much of the material reflects an appreciation of strongly abstracted representational forms and designs, with powerful solid and sombre qualities that are often serene and moving. A selection of items from the Collection of Merton D. Simpson will also be previewed at Sydney’s Michael Reid Gallery at Elizabeth Bay on the evening of Friday 22 October and on view Saturday 23, October. The partnership between Gallery Director Michael Reid and Webb’s represents the first time a New Zealand auction house has collaborated with an Australian dealer for a sale in this specialist field.
It is testament to the increasing interest of the Australian and international collecting market and the growth in expatriate New Zealand collectors based in Sydney, that Webb’s have chosen to extend their viewing of the Merton D. Simpson collection through Michael Reid at Elizabeth Bay. The Maori and Oceanic sections of the auction provide an overview of material culture from Aotearoa and the Pacific nations including adornment, weaponry, architecture, wood-carving and tools. The superb archaic Maori tata (canoe bailer) (Lot 261) is the largest and most powerful example to have been offered at public auction in recent memory. With an estimate of $20,000−$30,000, it is attractively priced for the specialist collector. Also significant is the long-handled patiti paraoa (hatchet). Offering a very early iron blade, this Captain Cook-era example is a rarity both in terms of its remarkable patina and overall well-balanced form (refer Lot 264). Another highlight is the beautiful transitional carving of Tene Waitere which is notable in three remarkable and diverse pieces which all celebrate his incredible ability to carve in an exceptionally fine and highly resolved manner. Whether it was a simple tourist piece (refer Lot 253 tobacco pipe) or a more serious undertaking such as the beautiful waka huia (refer Lot 252) or the
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prestigious fireplace commission (refer Lot 262), Waitere’s work is extremely influential and widely acknowledged as both deeply orthodox and referential whilst at the same time innovative and personal. Special mention should also be made of the extraordinary Tongan necklace that came to us late in the day. It is, without question, one of the great rarities within the catalogue. With less than three similar examples known to exist within any international institutional setting, it is this kind of material that has defined the Oceanic region as an ancient and truly remarkable source of ancient art practice (refer lot 300). Throughout this catalogue, you will also find oddities and pieces over which we laboured as we decided whether or not we should include them. At the end of the day, the decisions were based on authenticity as opposed to value. We hope you will immerse yourselves in the diversity of world heritage art offered here as much as we have. On a final note Webb’s would like to thank and personally acknowledge Merton D. Simpson and his team in New York. The project has been a wonderful and intoxicating experience from start to finish. Thank you
Neil Campbell Managing Director
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ENTRIES INVITED Entries are now invited for a suite of sales to be held in November/ December 2010 including important works of art, jewellery and watches, antiques and modern design, New Zealand studio ceramics, wine and books.
COLIN MCCAHON Landscape Theme and Variations D oil on unstretched canvas, 1766mm x 938mm. $200,000 - $250,000. From the collection of Ron O’Reilly
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11 NOVEMBER, 2PM A strict selection criterion for Webb’s specialist Oceanic and African catalogues has generated a whole new category of sale, Oceanic and African A2. A second tier sale including Maori artefacts such as toki, Maori folk art, 19th and 20th century pieces from Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Melanesian, Aboriginal and African cultures. With most pieces priced below $1,000, this sale presents an opportunity for new collectors to enter this wonderful and diverse field of collecting. CONTACT: Jeff Hobbs jhobbs@webbs.co.nz +64 21 503 251
PATU Of classic form with unique crouching figure with raised patu. Smooth light brown patina. 1960s. L.320mm W.130mm. $200 - $300
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GIGANTIC SEAS 7 BIG GAME REEL Inscribed: Especially designed for Tunny and big game fish over 500lb. Made and designed by G.L Lane and R. Butler. Lanes Engineering Works. Roumelia Lane, Bournemouth, England.
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ADVENTURE & DISCOVERY DECEMBER 2010 ENTRIES NOW INVITED
Entries are currently invited for an exciting new category of sale covering exploration, navigation and natural history. The sale includes the most important collection of saltwater fishing materials ever to be offered in New Zealand. Over 250 vintage rods and reels from the 1920’s and a range of collectable ‘must haves’ for the intrepid at heart.
CONTACT: Neil Campbell | ncampbell@webbs.co.nz | 64 9 529 5607 or +64 21 875 966 James Hogan | jhogan@webbs.co.nz | +64 21 510 477
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT
AN IMPORTANT ANTON SEUFFERT NEW ZEALAND FERN AND FLORAL MARQUETRY CARD TABLE CIRCA 1880 Webb’s is pleased to be offering for private sale this superb card table by Anton Seuffret. The surface with complex intertwined patterns forming the beautiful floral design of clematis flowers and buds, maiden hair and hen and chicken ferns in New Zealand’s native timbers. The top has the original A. Seuffert label attached to the underside. The top has been mounted onto a wood-turned with
circular inlay tripod base of uncertain origin, possibly English as the table (complete) was found in England and has recently been repatriated to New Zealand. Whilst Anton Seuffert and his workshop are know to have produced many such table forms employing a geometric pattern, this fern and floral design was produced in significantly smaller numbers. P.O.A
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SPECIALIST IN PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL, CUSTOMISED PACKING, INSURANCE AND FRAGILE FREIGHT SOLUTIONS.
IMPORTANT VINTAGE & COLLECTORS’ MOTORCYCLES FEBRUARY 2011 ENTRIES NOW INVITED
A crowd of over 500 was testament to collectors’ interest in the recent sale of vintage motorcycles held on 5 October. Fifty-two of the sixty machines sold and this represents the highest sale rate by volume since Webb’s initiated auctions in this specialist field in 2009. Entries are now invited for the next auction to be held in February 2011. The February sale is sure to be the vintage and classic motorcycle collectors’ event of the year.
ILLUSTRATED: Brian Thomas hand built Manx Norton Desmo 350 from the Brian Thomas collection. Realised $117,250 CONTACT: Neil Campbell | ncampbell@webbs.co.nz | 64 9 529 5607 or +64 21 875 966
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A burgeoning passion for African Art led Merton D. Simpson to open the doors of his first New York gallery. Today, with more than half a century in the business, Merton Simpson has earned a reputation as one of the most venerated and knowledgeable African and Tribal Art dealers in this specialist field of collecting. World over, institutional curators and committed private collectors alike have come to value Simpson’s eye for fine and unique Tribal Art. Numerous pieces from his collection have been published in reference texts on Tribal Art and are in museum collections across the globe. A history-maker with a boundary-breaking life in art, Merton Simpson’s influence reaches beyond his reputation as a leading, seminal, New York Tribal Art dealer. Merton Simpson grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, in the United States. From a young age, he was both an artist and a talented jazz musician. As an African-American in the racially segregated South during the 1940s, there were few, if any, defined prospects for persons of color to pursue artistic passions. Fortunately, Simpson had an unprecedented opportunity to study art at the Gibbes Museum, where he held a job after school. His work attracted the attention of noted painted William Halsey, who mentored him throughout his career. As a youth in South Carolina, Simpson played in bands, taught art classes and received numerous awards. Halsey sponsored Merton’s first solo exhibition, open to both blacks and whites. The first African American to receive a prestigious five-year fellowship from the Charleston Scientific and Cultural Education fund, Simpson left South Carolina in 1949 to study at New York University and Cooper Union. He studied under notable artists including Hale Woodruff ILLUSTRATED
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the formation of the Harlem-based artists’ collective, the Spiral Group, of which Simpson was one of the original founders along with Romare Bearden, Norman Lewis, Charles Alston, Hale Woodruff, Richard Mayhew, Emma Amos, Alvin Hollingsworth and Reginald Gammon. These socially conscious painters decided to address and chronicle the social, political and economic concerns of the day, through the medium of art. For Simpson, this experience culminated in an important body of work entitled the Confrontation Series, a provocative and racially charged series of paintings in mostly black and white, depicting the brutality Simpson saw first hand on the streets. In late November this year several paintings from the series will be exhibited at the Greenville Museum Of Art and Hampton III Gallery, both in his home state of South Carolina USA. Refer page 45. Further to this, Simpson’s works will be exhibited at galleries in New York; Works will be included in an ancestral-themed abstract group show at Wilmer Jennings Gallery in Manhattan as well as their inclusion in the exhibition African American Abstract Masters to be held at Opalka Gallery, Albany, New York. Further information can be obtained from the Merton D. Simpson Gallery, New York. Seeking to empower Americans, particularly the black middle class, to learn about and wisely invest what they could afford in African Art, Simpson funded several educational programs, including one at the Brooklyn Museum. To build one of the world’s greatest African Art collections, he divided his
time between New York and Paris, securing relationships with the best Parisian Tribal dealers of the day. It was this drive that saw Merton evolve into a trans-Atlantic force and ensured that, when the African Art market matured in the late 1970s and 1980s, he and his clients were rewarded for their commitment and vision. While the 1980s and 1990s would continue to be filled with solo exhibitions around the themes of Simpson’s love for jazz music, it was his professionalism as a Tribal Arts expert that attracted the most attention. His expertise (and notorious gallery parties, where he could always be seen playing the sax) was regularly featured in newspapers and magazines. By this time, Simpson owned one of the world’s most extensive quality collections of Oceanic and African Art, which attracted the most committed and sophisticated collectors, both private and public. A piece released from the Simpson collection in 1999, a fine reliquary figure, sold at a major auction house for $332,500. Since then, the Tribal Art market has continued to expand and attract a new generation of dealer and collector. At the age of 82, Simpson has gained a rich patina that reflects the love and energy he has attracted and given throughout his life. He is the consummate Tribal Jazz guy playing to a future beat; perhaps this why he has honoured us with the task of offering these remarkable works back to the world.
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and William Baziotes. Supporting himself by working at Benevy’s Frame Shop, which he considers his “real education”, he received feedback on his work and learned new techniques from important artists including Max Weber, Jackson Pollock and Robert Motherwell. This education clearly paid off. In1952, Simpson’s painting entitled Nocturnal City was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was also during this inspired early New York period that Simpson first discovered African sculpture via the collections of Hale Woodruff and Paul Robeson, and he began to cultivate his own collection. The evolution of Simpson into the role from collector to dealer accelerated after his first trip to Europe in 1959 where he saw the best in African Art in leading Paris and Belgium galleries. In 1951, with the United States involved in the Korean War, Simpson enlisted in the Air Force where he was chosen to play in the band. His artistic talents were soon discovered, and he was appointed official Air Force Artist. Simpson painted portraits of many notable generals, including a future United States President, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. With an end to his military services in 1954, Simpson returned to New York, immediately regaining the notoriety that he obtained during his show at the Metropolitan Museum when his painting Poem 2 was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum of Art. Many more successful exhibitions would follow. His artistic career and growing collection of African art naturally led Simpson to open his Madison Avenue gallery, which concurrently featured African and Modern Art. Today, the Merton D. Simpson Gallery, located in Chelsea, NY, follows the same formula. The continuation of the civil rights movement would lead, by 1963, to
[1] SUPERB 19TH-CENTURY MAORI CANOE BAILER, TIHERU. ATTRIBUTED TO RAHARUHI RUKUPO OF RONGOWHATAATA A fine Maori canoe bailer, of type II form, used in smaller inland and coastal water canoes, with a tapering hollowed scoop leading to two tubular supports holding a large tiki face; varied blackened patina overall. Attributed to master carver Raharuhi Rukupo of Rongowhataata, Gisborne, East Coast. c.1840 – 1860. L.500mm, W.140mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased November 1971. Formerly in the Hewitt Collection. Exhibited San Diego, December 1973. $8,000 – $12,000
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[2] FINE COOK ISLAND STOOL, NO OANGA Of fine proportions, rising from four legs, each with teardrop-shaped feet and a faceted edge beneath elegantly curved legs, supporting the arching rectangular seat; fine, aged, slightly reddish-brown patina. L.455mm, H.150mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $5,000 – $7,000
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[3] FINE FIJIAN HEADREST, KALI Gently curved, rectangular cross-piece, flaring slightly at ends, supported by an ovoid mid-section resting on a rectangular flat base. 19th century. L.380mm, H.160mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $2,000 – $4,000
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[4] FINE TONGAN INLAID NECK REST Of elegant, abstract, arching form, with small wedge-shaped feet supporting the lower edge, inlaid with mother of pearl to top and one side. L.460mm, H.70mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Pierre Langlois. $6,000 – $8,000
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Superbly balanced and made from a single piece of aged, soaked Vesi (ironwood). The decorative elements are highly achieved with geometric carving throughout the grip section. The head of the club of a sophisticated design with the centre line tapering off to a thin midsection that then flares as it terminates towards the tip. This purposeful design subtly distributes weight to the top of the blade, providing more power to the action of the club. The shoulder blades finely serrated. The patina remarkable, offering a dark, rich colour. Overall stability of the club is excellent. 19th century. H.1,075mm, W.280mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $10,000 – $15,000
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[6] EARLY FIJIAN BOWL, TANOA Rising from four short, tapering, cylindrical legs, the bowl with fine, delicate, ovoid form flaring and terminating to a point at opposing sides; a triangular lug pierced through; varied rich, layered, red/brown patina. 19th century. L.330mm, W135mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $1,200 – $1,500
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[7] SOLOMON ISLAND HAIRPIN A tapered, tubular pin with a flared, elongated triangular pointed top inlaid with mother of pearl. H.370mm, W.15mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $300 – $500
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[8] MASK FRAGMENT Jaw fragment from a traditional costume, superbly constructed using cane, fibre, wood and tapa cloth, covered in red and white natural pigment. New Britain, PNG. H.210mm, W.80mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $100 – $200
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[9] RARE MAORI ADZE HANDLE With a bulbous end and long tubular shaft leading to a finely worked, rectangular-shaped head with six raised curved ridges; rich, variated patina. H.390mm, W.115mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $800 – $1,200
[10] FINE MASSIM FIGURE ATTRIBUTED TO MUTUAGA A superbly carved figure seated on a chair with arms raised and tightly drawn into the chest with hands resting on either side of the face; on a threelegged base with carved design to face, torso and base; rich, brown patina. 19th century. Massim area, South Cape, PNG. H.350mm, W.100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $7,000 – $10,000
[11] RARE VANUATU CLUB Carved from a single piece of hardwood, the base of the handle is circular; handle extends into a highly refined ‘hockey stick’ form; rich, dark patina. 19th century. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. L.1,020mm, W.35mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $500 – $700
[12] EARLY PAPUAN GULF TAPA COSTUME Conical tapa cloth decorated with black and rusty-brown abstract motifs with attached fibre skirt. H.1,300mm, W.300mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $2,500 – $4,500
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Of oval, flat form with eight scrolling motifs interspersed with circles, red and white pigments and blackening to parts. H.1,270mm, W.280mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $1,200 – $1,500
Carved with overlapping elements, pierced at the centre three times and with stylised figure to one side. H.780mm, W.120mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased from Christie’s, New York, November 1996. $600 – $800
Elongated, rectangular-shaped body with a pierced vertical slit to top, framed by four smaller piercings either side; woven fibre surround with pompom to end; two woven lugs either side of body; clay overlay with red, brown, black lineal abstract motifs from natural pigments, highlighted with white eyes and nose. H.930mm, W260mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $1,800 – $3,800
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[16] HUON GULF BOWL Of hollowed form, tapering to points at each end, rim decorated with stylised human figure with arm outstretched, flanked with serpent forms; early, dry patina. H.140mm, W.620mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Werner Muensterberger. Purchased from Sotheby’s. $3,000 – $5,000
[17] HUON GULF BOWL Of hollowed, oval form with thin rim. Decorated with two panels of rectangular bands with arched ‘U’ shapes, with stylised figures; arms wrapped to each end of bowl. H105mm, W.300mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Werner Muensterberger. $1,800 – $2,800
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[18] ROTSE SPOON Finely carved with three raised birds, light-coloured wood with blackened zigzag and triangular designs; aged patina. H.350mm, W50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $750 – $1,000
[19] KUBA SPOON A circular ladle beneath a flat broad handle fully carved with geometric motif. H.320mm, W.60mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $300 – $500
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An elongated, hollowed ladle with a twisted tubular mid-section; a pierced ovoid handle with inset face; three carved wooden chain links to end; light wood with blackened highlights. H.340mm, W.85mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased Sotheby’s, 5 May 1997. Formerly in the Collection of Udo Hortsman, Zurich. $1,500 – $3,500
21] GROUP OF FOUR ZULU SPOONS Hollowed scoops leading to tubular shafts with various raised designs; two with carved ends. Varied light to mediumbrown patina. H.375mm, W.55mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $1,500 – $3,500
[22] DAN MASK Of hollowed form with pointed chin; a pierced rim for attachment; mouth pierced with superbly carved lips and well-defined cheekbones, raised, arched eyebrows, slit pierced eyes; wearing an encrusted, tightly woven coiffure. A rich, dark patina. H.240mm, W.160mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $4,500 – $6,500 19
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[23] FINE MAKONDE MASK With a wide, cylindrical neck and pointed chin, a pierced mouth with finely carved teeth under a broad triangular nose and lidded eyes; recessed designs to top with inset hair; varied red to black patina. H.290mm, W.180mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased July 1986. Formerly in the Piazzini Collection. $7,000 – $9,000
[24] FINE LEGA MASK Of convex form with pierced chin for attached fibre beard; slit mouth beneath a triangular nose and pierced oval eyes; fine, light-coloured patina. H.250mm, W.150mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Julius Carlebach, New York. $7,000 – $10,000
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Seated on a plinth with prominent buttocks and columnar torso, the rounded shoulders supporting a large spherical head, the whole covered in a chequered motif of light and dark-blue and red tubular beads; the face, eyes, nose, mouth and ears highlighted with white and black beads. H.560mm, W.215mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased 1983. Formerly in the Collection of Gordon Douglas. $2,000 – $4,000
[26] MENDI HELMET MASK A thick, rolled neck with compressed facial features, pierced slit eye-holes and two lines of scarification to forehead; an upswept coiffure surmounted with horizontal raised ridges leading to two topknots; base pierced for attachment with a blackened, worn, encrusted patina. H.370mm, W.215mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased 27 February 1992. $2,000 – $4,000
[27] THREE MOSSI FLUTES Three superb flutes with humanistic forms, the cylindrical bodies each framed with two arm-like elements, terminating at the top with flared headlike mouthpieces. H.350mm, W.120mm. H.220mm, W.70mm. H.290mm, W.100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $2,000 – $4,000
[28] RARE MAKONDE BODY MASK In the form of a female torso, with large, swollen abdomen with four raised, double scarification lines in star pattern flaring from navel, beneath formed conical breasts; holes to side for attachment; rich, reddish-brown patina. H.500mm, W.275mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased Sotheby’s, 18 November 1997. $7,000 – $9,000
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Of hollowed abstract form, pierced around rim for attachment; angular facial plane with protruding rectangular mouth beneath a flared angular nose, extending to a medial ridge, flanked by pierced, ovoid eyes. All over incised with linear pattern; dry, old patina of kaolin, blackened eyes, nose and mouth. H.390mm, W.265mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased from Private Collection 11 February 1992. $8,000 – $12,000
Raised on a circular base with a finely carved, seated central figure with hands resting on ears. The elbows positioned on knees; a fibre skirt around waist. Figure is flanked by two rectangular columns with raised animal motifs supporting a circular seat; decorated with white, black and red pigments. H.295mm, Dia.225mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased 27 July 1988. Formerly in the Collection of John Arieta. $7,500 – $9,500
[31] KUBA VELVET Natural fibre decorated with abstract oversewn formations. L.1,550mm, W.690mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $400 – $600
[32] KUBA VELVET Natural fibre decorated with abstract oversewn formations. L.1,560mm, W.690mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $400 – $600
[33] KUBA VELVET Natural fibre decorated with abstract oversewn formations. L.670mm, W.690mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $400 – $600
[34] KUBA VELVET Natural fibre decorated with abstract oversewn formations. L.1,650mm, W.690mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $400 – $600
[35] KUBA VELVET Natural fibre decorated with abstract oversewn formations. L.1,650mm, W.690mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $400 – $600
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[36] FINE YORUBA DIVINATION PLATTER Of flat circular form with raised band showing a ring of raised figures and motifs including a large, stylised face, animals and intertwining designs. H.30mm, W.430mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $800 – $1,200
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[37] FINE BAULE FIGURE Standing on a square base with elongated toes and flat feet, muscular legs and protruding buttocks beneath a slender elongated torso with conical breasts framed by cut-away arms resting on torso. An elongated neck with spherical head and finely carved facial features beneath
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a single-crested, back-swept coiffure, scarification to cheeks and chest; fine, aged, blackened patina with red and white highlights; small adornment bundle around neck. c.1920. H.650mm, W.150mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $5,000 – $7,000
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[38] ASHANTI STOOL Rectangular flat base with the central cylindrical support pierced with squares; fretted borders to the four outer supports and a curved, rectangular seat. H.415mm, W.560mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased from Sotheby’s, June 1985. Formerly in the Collection of Pierre Robin. $2,500 – $4,500 [39] BAULE FETISH Freestanding with muscular legs and rounded buttocks. Arms held to sides with hands resting on stomach; an elongated neck with forward-facing head, a broad nose, swept-back coiffure with topknot. Fine, aged, encrusted patina. H.350mm, W.70mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $3,000 – $5,000 [40] CAMEROON BEADED DOLL A fine and early beaded doll, facial features highlighted with light and dark-blue beads. H.260mm, W.110mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $300 – $500 [41] IMPORTANT CAMEROON GRASSLANDS BUFFALO HELMET MASK Representing the head of a buffalo, the elongated form accentuated by long, bent horns with incised linear motif extending half-way; the median peak projected in high relief, extends from the back of the cranium to top of nose. The featured ovoid eyes and protruding ears carved in high relief are testament to a master carver’s impression of power. Massive teeth within the broad jaw and dilated nostrils. This sculpture has great balance and strong decorative elements. Very beautiful, rich, dark patina of age. H.660mm, W.310mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $6,000 – $8,000
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[42] RARE BAMANA NTOMO MASK Of hollowed form, and pierced around the rim for attachment; an angular face with extended, tubular, tapering mouth, pierced, circular eyes framing the protruding triangular nose pierced with iron ring, surmounted by eight horns and by a two-horned antelope with three attached triangular serrated metal plates; dark-brown, dry patina. H.720mm, W.200mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $5,000 – $7,000
[43] MAMBILA FIGURE Of angular form, with bent legs and squat torso; strong arms, one touching chin beneath a large head with a concave, heart-shaped face. Encrusted, blackened patina with highlights of red ochre and kaolin. H.245mm, W.100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased 20 June 1990. Formerly in the Collection Galerie Michel Koenig, Brussels. $3,500 – $5,500
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[44] FOUR FINE AFRICAN CLUBS A mossi club, the club missing blade, large flute, and a pair of South African Zulu clubs. H.600mm, W.85mm. H.545mm, W.80mm. H.630mm, W.80mm. H.525mm, W.100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $5,000 – $7,000
[45] MAKONDE MASK Naturalistic face with pierced, slit eyes and smooth, flat, triangulated nose, raised ears and ridged, double-raised, sweptback coiffure; varied natural and painted patina, blackened eyebrows and hair. H.240mm, W.150mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $2,500 – $4,500
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[47] DINKA/KAMBA PIPE Slender tubular form and bound with brass. H.730mm, W.35mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $800 – $1,000
[48] MAKONDE STAFF Long shaft supporting a large, finely carved head with lenticular mouth, straight nose and inlaid glass-bead eyes, flanked by large ears; rich, honey-brown patina. H.965mm, W.75mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Acquired from Sotheby’s, London, mid-1970s. $1,200 – $1,500
[49] FINE IBO MAIDEN MASK Of hollowed, spherical form, with an open, slightly raised mouth beneath an elongated nose and pierced slit eyes; surmounted by a spectacular coiffure with open-work carving; fine, aged patina with white pigment and blackening to headdress. H.430mm, W.215mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased December 1984. Formerly in the Collection of Dan Indelli. $6,000 – $8,000
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[50] FINE DOGON DOOR Two flat, rectangular panels attached by an old iron section and carved with 34 animal and humanistic figures in relief, each with geometric bent legs beneath a protruding torso and navel; medium to dark-brown patina. H.620mm, W.330mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $5,000 – $7,000
[51] DAN PASSPORT MASK Of hollowed, oval form with a large straight nose and pierced eyes beneath a delicately sloping and rounded forehead; three incised grooves surround rim; rich, dark patina. H.160mm, W.78mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Samir Borro, Belgium. $500 – $700 51
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[52] RARE CROSS RIVER STONE Of ovoid abstract form with anthropomorphic face and body. Carved from a volcanic boulder by grinding or pecking with stone tools. Sculpture made of hard stone is rare in sub-Saharan Africa; a few hundred works have been documented from the forested region of the mid-Cross River in Nigeria. 16th–19th century. H.120mm, L.270mm, D.105mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Reginald Groux. $4,500 – $6,500
[53] NUPE STOOL Standing on six tapering, conical legs with a circular top incised with crosshatching and repeating geometric motif. H.100mm, W.175mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $500 – $750
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[54] FINE DOGON STATUE Seated on a stool with fragmentary legs supporting an elongated torso with triple-lined triangular motif, raised tubular navel and conical breasts; rounded shoulders holding elongated, slightly bent arms with hands resting upon knees. The extended cylindrical neck supports an oblong head with a squared chin, raised beard and small, raised, circular mouth. A braided coiffure with cross-hatched motif and raised ‘C’-shaped ears to back of head. An all-over rich, dark-brown, weathered patina. H.650mm, W.130mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Jack Shaughnessy. $25,000 – $35,000
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[55] FON LION In a strong pose, hind legs standing on a fragmented base with curled tail resting on the back. An ovoid mouth bearing fangs, raised, domed eyes and triangular-shaped ears. A defined band at the bottom of a carved mane. Fragmented front legs. Dry, weathered patina. H.375mm, L.370mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Alain Dufour. $5,000 – $7,000
[57] FINE WEST AFRICAN KORANIC WRITING TABLET
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Of flat, rectangular form, the tablet with some indigenous repairs with metal clasps at top and bottom with circular motifs filled with intricate Arabic designs; fine, honey-coloured patina. H.430mm, W.240mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $400 – $600
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[56] SUPERB IBEJI FIGURE On square base with flat feet and hands with fingers partially clenched, arms resting to side of hips; large protruding conical breasts, rounded shoulders beneath oval head with upswept coiffure; wearing several metal bands around wrists and ankles; fine, rich patina. H.260mm, W.120mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Argiles. $1,500 – $3,500
[58] FON PHALLUS Of superb size and form; placed in ground during harvest ceremonies; fine, well-used, early patina with traces of red clay pigment. H.390mm, W.50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $2,000 – $3,000
[59] IMPORTANT ASHANTI ROYAL LION
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A royal footstool in the form of a mythological crouching lion with leopard-like spots, tubular tail with flared end, flowing mane and whiskers, all with incised, linear carving. A rounded head with raised ‘C’-shaped ears and almondshaped eyes, mouth open baring fangs. Rich patina with painted reddish-brown spots, white highlighted mouth, claws and whiskers, red-painted base and lips. The spots to body signify royalty. Merton D. Simpson saw this piece near a Baule village in the Ivory Coast on his first trip to Africa in 1955. Two years later when he returned, he received the piece as a gift from the mother of an African king. He has prized this gift since and it remains a highlight in his collecting career. H.220mm, W.730mm, D.255mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $15,000 – $25,000
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[60] BENIN WOODEN HEAD, UHUMWELAO Carved with high coral collar and headdress, each side with a curving tress and one side with a projecting feather; the eyes with slightly lowered lids, the pupils indicated with inset blackened wood; flattened nose and mouth. 19th century. H.470mm, W.230mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Exhibited Simpson Yoruba Show, 1992. $12,000 – $15,000
[61] BAULE GOLI MASK, KPLEKPLE BLA A raised, flared lip at the back supporting the flat disc. Rectangular, abstract mouth baring teeth and tubular, rounded eyes above pierced, triangular holes for vision, all beneath the arching horns. Varied patina with black, white and red pigments. H.400mm, W.220mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $2,500 – $4,500
[62] FINE DOGON EQUESTRIAN FIGURE An abstract horse with a stylised, seated rider with short rounded legs, rounded bottom, elongated, cylindrical body, fragmented arm, oblong-shaped head with squared chin, raised oval eyes; weathered, dry patina. H.340mm, W.125mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Gallerie Atelier Lovart, Montreal. $3,500 – $5,500
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Rising from a rectangular base, the mother with her cylindrical, cigar-shaped body, carrying a male baby on her back with openwork neck; each with triangular head covered in geometric motif; mother with circular-shaped ears and baby with rectangular back-swept ears; each has spiral design to horns. Mali. H.670mm, W245mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Julius Carlebach, New York. $6,500 – $8,500
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With punched dot design to front and a linear abstract motif; coloured with red pigment. Burkina Faso. H.870mm, W.520mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Formerly in the Collection of Reginald Groux. $3,500 – $5,500
Of triangular form with pierced circular mouth and eyes surmounted by a tall superstructure with two curved horns at the top; geometric decoration painted in black and white to surface. H.1,365mm, W.330mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $3,500 – $5,500
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Standing on a raised square base with flat feet, muscular legs and protruding buttocks. A slender tubular body with extended stomach leads to an anthropomorphic head to front with a squared chin and open mouth baring fangs and tongue, half-moon eyes and flat nose; reverse head with humanistic features, flat nose and bowl-shaped coiffure. H.890mm, W.520mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased November 1992. Formerly in the Collection of Steven van de Raadt and Kathy van der Pas. $15,000 – $25,000
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Hide pouch holding nine fetish sticks of wood, twine, feathers, trade beads and turquoise. H.420mm, W.85mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $1,800 – $3,800
Superb pair, made from hide and trade felt, intricately decorated with fine floral beadwork. 19th century. H.120mm, W.260mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. $800 – $1,200
[68] IROQUOIS PYGMY SOCIETY FALSE FACE MASK
[70] CHEROKEE STONE EFFIGY PIPE
A small mask with large eyes, surmounted by a pair of horns. A square of fur attached to forehead and pokerwork to the eyebrows and ears. H.160mm, W.80mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased June 1978. Formerly in the Kurkursky Collection. $1,200 – $1,500
Flat rectangular base with raised hollowed tubular section to middle with a humanistic form depicting a seated man clutching the bowl. L.145mm, W.40mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased 5 June 1987. Formerly in the Collection of Leonard and Wilma Lasser. $300 – $500
[71] CHEROKEE STONE EFFIGY PIPE
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Figural pipe in humanistic form, depicting a Cherokee in dress with adornment, arms flat to side; old collection label attached; soft, rich patina. L.180mm, W.32mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased 5 June 1987. Formerly in the Collection of Leonard and Wilma Lasser. $300 – $500
[72] IROQUOIS FALSE FACE MASK (Smiling Beggar). Of hollowed, oval form, deeply carved and pierced mouth with two squared teeth and large triangulated nose. Eyes made of squared brass plates with pierced circles, a raised forehead and attached horsehair coiffure. Carved by Kid Smith. H.260mm, W.145mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased June 1978. Formerly in the Collection of Holstein. $7,000 – $9,000
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[73] SUPERB ROYAL MASK, CAMEROON Of hollowed form, an expressive face with parted lips baring teeth, the broad nose framed by large almond-shaped eyes; fine, varied, blackened patina with areas of white pigment. H.350mm, W.240mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Merton D. Simpson. Purchased July 1972. Formerly in the Collection of M. Bronsin. $5,000 – $7,000
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From the Confrontation Series, this provocative and racially charged painting describes Simpson’s response to witnessing the brutality of the 1964 Harlem riots first hand. Known as the New York City Race Riot, this was a racial confrontation between residents in several city boroughs and the New York City Police after an African American teenager had been shot dead by an off-duty police officer. The series forms a historically significant body of work, as it captures the experience culminated by Simpson during the Civil Rights movement and his contribution as one of the original founders of the Harlem-based artists’ collective, the Spiral Group. This group of socially conscious painters also included Romare Bearden, Norman Lewis, Charles Alston, Hale Woodruff, Richard Mayhew, Emma Amos, Alvin Hollingsworth and Reginald Gammon. The Spiral group sought to address and chronicle the social, political and economic concerns of the day, through the medium of art. In an oral history interview (Smithsonian Archives, 1968) Simpson said in reference to the series: “…I’m painting what I think I see: ugly people fighting ugly people. I see wrongness on either side. I just think it’s an ugly thing. I want to paint it as that. And I think if people can see it, and frown upon it enough, it might make them think, “Am I really part of this? Then I should want to do something about it.” But I think it’s almost a process of sort of osmosis. If it is happening I don’t know how much of this can be done with paint. But there are these things in my system, these canvases and I’m going to paint it. And when a guy says, “How much longer do you think you can go on painting these heads, these ugly pictures?” I said, “I can go on painting them as long as I feel there’s a need for it and I think the need is going to be here for a while and that’s it.” The moment I stop feeling they’re valid then I’ll stop painting them.”
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[75] SUPERB DOGON RITUAL SHRINE A raised rounded base with six abstract figures masterfully carved in relief with a domed top. Encrusted patina. H.205mm. $4,000 - $6,000
[76] PAIR OF IVORY AFRICAN PRIEST FIGURES Of the transition period, possibly Cameroon. Both figures are of naturalistic from, shirtless and wearing dominant cross necklaces. One figure is holding his belly, the other has both hands facing out and a bound left leg. H.175mm, W.55mm. Provenance: Otto Sporlien Collected in Cameroon 1970. $1,800 - $2,200
[77] IVORY CONGO MALE FIGURE Carved upper body of a male figure, with hands grasping a headpiece. Lower section cylindrical with turned bands and ladder motifs. Set into a square black plinth. H.130mm, W.30mm. Provenance: From the Christensen collection. $500 - $800
[78] ZULU SNUFF CONTAINER Made of wood, the ovoid body is constructed from two hollowed pieces secured with wooded pegs. It has fine linear carving all over and a small delicate handle to one side. In fine condition with rich dark brown patina. This container dates from the Zulu Wars period, circa 1879. H180mm W40mm $600 - $800
[79] SUPERB CAMEROON BEADED ROYAL FIGURE A figure of grand proportions, entirely covered in various coloured trade beads on a rounded domed base. Flat, long feet, muscular, slightly bent legs and round, protruding buttocks. A belt of white beads circles the waist leading to a tubular torso. An ovoid head with raised ears and nose. A large, hollowed bowl rests on top of the head supported by two tightly bent arms and hands resting to each side of the bowl. Blackend patina. H.1,040mm. Provenance: Private Collecton, New York, U.S.A. $3,000 - $5,000
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[80] IVORY KRIS HANDLE Abstracted figure with finely detailed carving. 18th - 19th century. Rich dark brown patina. H.80mm, W.27mm. $1,200 - $1,500
[81] INDONESIAN KRIS KNIFE Wooden carved handle with jewelencrusted band to base, with attached blade. Scabbard with curved, flaring top and an embossed brass-wrapped shaft. L.52mm.. $400 - $600
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Finely carved adornment with anthropomorphic carving. Blackened patina overall. L.85mm, W.40mm. $400 -$ 600
[83] INDONESIAN KRIS KNIFE Wooden carved handle with jewelencrusted band to base; attached blade with intricate floral and figural designs highlighted with gold. Scabbard with curved flaring top with floral motifs overall. L.51mm. $400 - $600
[85] DAYAK HORNBILL ADORMENT Finely carved adornment with anthropomorphic carving. Rich, creamy patina with red highlights to face. L.85mm, W.45mm. $400 -$ 600
[86] DAYAK HORNBILL ADORMENT Finely carved adornment with anthropomorphic carving. Tobacco coloured patina with red highlights to face. L.80mm. W48mm. $400 -$ 600
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[88] PAIR OF NORTH AMERICAN MOCCOSONS
Wood set in circular form braced with intricate openwork sinew design an leather wrapped outer. superb condition 19th century. L.302mm. $400 - $600
Superb pair made from hide and trade felt intricatly decorated with fine floral beadwork. Snow rabbit, trade beads, deer hide and felt Shuswap Indians (Interior salish) Fraser river Area British Columbia Canada 19th century. L.300mm. Provenance: From the Oppenhiem Collection. New Orleans U.S.A $400 - $600
[89] RARE TAINO STONE CLUB With a flattened circular head leading to a tapering slender handle, green stone with pecked overall finish. L.260mm W133mm. A.D. 1000-1494 . $600 - $800
[90] INUIT WALRUS TUSK Curved tapering form used in shamanistic cerimonies. Rich deep brown patina of great age. L305mm W40mm $700 - $900
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[91] FINE TIBETAN PHURBA Three-sided blade leading up to a largeheaded dorje baring teeth and with a coiffure of skulls. A smaller head sits at the top. 18th century. H.230mm, W.30mm. *The phurba is a Tibetan three-sided ritual implement associated with Tibetan Buddhism. The Sanskrit term for phurba is kilaya which means ‘to nail down’, as well as ‘to bind’. As a ritual implement used by high Tantric initiates, the phurba is employed to hold the negative thoughtforms or obscurations of demons in place in order that the mindstream is redirected and inherent obscurations transmuted. This is a formidable 19th-century bronze phurba. The phurba symbolises the overcoming or cutting through of the three root poisons of ignorance, desire and hatred. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $700 - $500
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[92] A FINE TIBETAN PHURBA Three-sided blade leading up to a fierce three-headed diety wearing dharmapala orniments. Bronze and turqoiuse. 18th century. H.154mm, W.75mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $1,200 - $1,500
[93] TIBETAN GAU A square-shaped lidded box with triangular handles made of brass. The top and sides are engraved with fine floral motifs and inlaid with multiple pieces of circular coral and turquoise in the shape of florets. 18th century. Early patina. W.100mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $700 - $1,000
[94] TIBETAN GAU A square-shaped lidded box with two brass handles attached. Inlaid with multiple pieces of circular turquoise, coral and gems in the shape of florets. A female diety figure is represented in the middle. 18th century. Early patina. H.84mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Geoffrey Key, UK. $700 - $1,000
[95] TIBETAN GAU A fine rectangular lidded box made of copper and brass. Engraved on the top with fine floral motifs and inlaid with five pieces of circular coral. An early patina. 18th century. H.90mm, W.83mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $1,000 - $1,200
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[96] FINE TIBETAN GAU A copper and brass circular lidded box, entirely embossed with fine floral and geometric motifs. The top is inlaid with six pieces of circular turquoise inset into florets and a diety playing an instrument is raised from the middle. Various items are held inside: beads, cloth, paper, leather and a ritual bone. An early patina. 18th century. D.130mm. Provenance: Geoffrey Key, UK. $700 - $1,000
[97] TIBETAN FLINT POUCH Of slightly curved rectangular form with embossed silver decoration and a large coral bead in the middle. Made of iron, leather, coral and tri-metal. 19th century. H.85mm, W.127mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $400 - $600
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[98] TIBETAN FLINT POUCH Of slightly curved ovoid form; embossed silver decoration with three inlaid coral pieces to middle. Iron, leather, coral, tri-metal. 19th century. W.112mm Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $400 - $600
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In fine condition on blackend paper with highlighted text. Framed by two hand-coloured dieties who are protected by two cover panels of extremely fine blue-and-gold silk. 18th-century. Tibetan. W.500mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $300 - $500
A three-sided blade leading up to three heads. Carved motifs over the entire surface. Tibetan 19th century. H.165mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $300 - $500
Early set of turquois and silver earings. 19th to 20th century. H.55mm, W.30mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York $250 - $450
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[102] PAIR OF TIBETAN PRAYER BOOK COVERS Of rectangular form, entirely carved with geometric and floral designs. A rich, dark patina, circa 18th to 19th century. L.215mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $450 - $650
[103] PAIR OF TIBETAN PRAYER BOOK COVERS Of large rectangular form covered entirely in carved geometric and floral designs. A rich, dark patina, circa 18th to 19th century. L.300mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $450 - $650
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[104] TIBETAN DRUM HANDLE Tibetan hardwood drum handle in the form of a phurba (ritual Buddhist protective dagger) with three dharmapala faces on the top and a triangular tapering end. A deep, rich, reddish-black patina. 19th century. L.430mm, W.60mm Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $300 - $400
[105] PAIR OF TIBETAN BUTTER CHURN HANDLES Wooden handles covered in geometric carving and pierced circular holes. A brown encrusted patina. H.200mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, U.S.A. $200 - $300
[106] RARE NEPALESE MASK Wooden ancestral mask of cubist form with elongated flaring nose and pierced nostrals, flanked by two pierced ovoid eyes and a half moon shaped mouth. Traces of an attached hair moustash remain. A weathered rich dark patina. 18th-19thcentury. Thakali people, Karnali Region, Western Nepal. H.300mm. W.235mm. $600 - $800
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[107] LARGE TOKI Duff type 1a - dark black argillite with polished body and some flake scoring. The surface has been oblated by water or sand action. L.325mm, W.85mm. Y12415 $500 - $700
[108] FINE LARGE TOKI Duff type 2a - black argillite with finely polished body and hammer dressed poll. A well formed example. L.245mm, W.77mm. Y12414 $600 - $800
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[114] TOKI Duff type 1C - light argillite. Large chip on bevel/lower body. L.280mm, W.60mm. Y12412 $300 - $500
[115] LARGE TOKI Duff type 2. L.238mm, W.70mm. Y12425 $120 - $220
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[121] LARGE TOKI POUNAMU Inanga greenstone with dark green surrounding stone. Top poll flaked, grooved on either side. L.200mm, W.82mm. Y13147 $800 - $1,200
[122] TOKI POUNAMU Dark green, top poll smooth, cutting edge sharp. Lashing grooves to either side of upper poll. L.119mm, W.63mm. Y13144 $250 - $350
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Duff type 1a - basalt, doby polished with poll hammer dressed. L.275mm, W.79mm. Y12423 $500 - $700
Of classic form. L.260mm, W.60mm. Y14394 $100 - $ 150
Of quadrangular form terminating with fine steep bevel. L.105mm, W.48mm. Y4680 $600 - $800
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Of classic form. L.235, W.60mm. Y14390 $100 - $ 150
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With fine pecking all over. L.304mm,W.66mm. Y13133 $800 - $1,200
[111] LARGE TOKI Early form of South Island adze. Hammer pecked argillite of the gray veined type found in the northern Durville district. L.260mm W.75mm. Y14831 $800 - $1,200
[112] TOKI Duff type 4a - black argillite partially polished with signs of hammer pecked dressing. Lead blade/bevel chipped. L.240mm, W.48mm. Y12413 $350 - $550
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Well formed parallel sides with top poll flaked and smooth all over. L.115mm, W.52mm. Y13146 $350 - $550
[125] TOKI POUNAMU A superb adze. Pre European, Classic Period. L.60mm. W.45mm. Y14753 $250 - $350
Duff type 2c. Dark Argelite, cutting edge sharp with smooth bevel top and bottom. L.160mm, W.66mm. Y13140 $100 - $200
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A superb adze. Pre European, Classic Period. L.150mm, W.60mm. Y14833 $600 - $800
Of flat rectangular form, with shaped cutting blade. L.69mm, W.29mm. Y12455 $300 - $500 Dark green, sides parallel and top poll smooth. L.60mm, W.35mm. Y13145 $250 - $350
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In a fine worked form with evidence of sawing on laterial edge. L.70mm, W.10mm. Y12758 $400 - $600
Of pounamu. Max L.95mm, W.55mm. Y15389, Y15377, Y15386, Y115390, Y15392 $350 - $450
Of Greywacke. Max L.150mm, W.550mm. Y14386, Y14387, Y14388 $100 - $ 150
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An assortment of stone adze fashioned from various examples of greywacke duff type 2b. Max. L.235mm, W.75mm. Y15074, Y15075, Y15135 $250 - $350
Of argillite. Max L.130mm W.50mm Y1296, Y1307, Y1313, Y1283, Y1284, Y1309 $250 - $350
[129] LARGE TOKI POUNAMU Flat rectangular form, chip to blade. L.190mm, W.100mm. Y09185 $300 - $400
[130] TOKI POUNAMU FRAGMENT L.72mm, W.54mm. Y12452 $250 - $350
[131] TWO TOKI POUNAMU Worked pounamu, polished surfaces, quadranglular cross sections. L.90mm, W.50mm, L.90mm, W.54mm. Y7665 and Y7666 $300 - $500
[132] VARIOUS ASSORTED TOKI Including three pounamu. Max L.100mm, W.35mm. Y14415, Y14410, Y14407, Y14403, Y14402 $300 - $400
[133] SIX TOKI, ONE DAMAGE KURU, TWO FRAGMEMTS Of pounamu and various material. Max L.65mm, W.25mm. Y14416, Y14411, Y14412, Y14490,. Y14408, Y14404, Y14405, Y14406, Y14401 $150 - $250
[134] THREE TOKI, ONE SCRAPER, ONE KURU AND MUSKET FLINT Of pounamu and various material. Max L.65mm, W.25mm. Y15391, Y15385, Y15383, Y15386,. Y14423, Y14422 $300 - $400
[137] THREE TOKI An assortment of stone adze fashioned from various examples of greywacke. Max L.162mm, W.55mm. $180 - $220
[138] LARGE TOKI Duff type 1, Pecking all over. Bevel terminates with fine cutting tongue. L.290mm, W.55mm. Y13134 $600 - $800
[139 ] TWO TOKI Duff type 1c. Max L.250mm, W.53mm. Y13135 Y13137 $100 - $200
[140] TWO TOKI Duff type 2b. L195mm. W.68mm. Y12432 and Y12430 $180 - $280
[141] FOUR TOKI Of various materials. Max L.135mm, W.80mm. Y14425, Y14424, Y15381, Y15382 $150 - $250
[145] FOUR TOKI Of argillite. Max L.130mm, W.40mm. Y14389, Y14393, Y14392, Y14391 $100 - $ 150
[146] TWO TOKI Of various types. Max L.210mm, W.70mm. Y14872 and Y14830 $80 - $120
[147] THREE TOKI Various greywacke adzes including a fine hogback. Max L.205mm. W.45mm. Y14756, Y14834 and y14828 $250 - $350
[148] FOUR TOKI Of Greywacke. Max l25mm, W60mm. , Y14397, Y14389, Y14395, Y14400 $100 - $120
[149] FIVE TOKI Of various types. Max L175mm. W.60mm. Y12402, Y12447, Y12443, Y12429 and Y12444 $500 - $700
[142] THREE TOKI An assortment of stone adze fashioned from various examples of greywacke. Max L.118mm, W.45mm. Y14755, Y14757 and Y14826 $250 - $350
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[150] THREE TOKI Of various types. Max L.190mm. W.55mm. Y12743, Y1240 and Y12403 $180 - $280 [151] TWO TOKI Duff type 1c. Max L.195mm,W.44mm. Y13142 Y13143 $250 - $350 [152] TWO TOKI Greywacke and Pounamu. Max L.120mm, W.65mm. Y15379, Y15393 $100 - $ 150 [153] VARIOUS ASSORTED TOKI Of argillite, greywacke and pounamu. Max L.130mm, W.50mm. Y14399, Y14398, Y14413, Y14414 $80 - $120 [154] FOUR TOKI Bag lot of various stone adzes. Max L.160mm, W.55mm. Y13105, Y13108, Y13125, Y13153. $350 - $450
[162] FOUR TOKI Of various types. Duff type 2. Max L.160mm, W.55mm. Y12435, Y12439, Y12433 and Y12438 $250 - $350 [163] FOUR TOKI Of various types. Max L.130mm, W.70mm. Y12524, Y12518, Y12519 and Y12514 $400 - $600 [164] TOKI Duff type 2b - dark argillite. L.154mm, W.29mm. Y12742 $100 - $200 [165] THREE TOKI Of various types. Max L.140mm, W.30mm. Y12744, Y12745 and Y12746 $180 - $280
[155] FOUR TOKI Bag lot of various stone adzes. Max L.120mm, W.50mm. All Y Registered $200 - $300
[166] WORKED TOKI POUNAMU Showing evidence of sawing and snapping on the sides. L.71mm, W.14mm. Y12759 $300 - $500
[156] FOUR TOKI Bag lot of various stone adzes. Max L.100mm, W.45mm. Y13152, Y13156, Y13159, Y62. $150 - $250
[167] THREE TOKI Of various types. Max L.115mm, W.50mm. Y12515, Y12426 and Y12456 $250 - $450
[157] EIGHT TOKI Various stone adzes. Max L.100mm, W.60mm. Y13151, Y13160, Y13161, Y13164, Y13165, Y13185, Y13187, Y13188. $200 - $300
[168] TWO TOKI Duff type 1b and 2c. Max L.130mm. W.48mm. Y13138 Y13139 $100 - $150 [169] LOT WITHDRAWN
[158] TEN WORKED STONES Assortement of argillite basalt and greywacke. Max L.80mm, W.40mm. Y12475 $40 - $60
[170] TOKI Duff type 1B, L.150mm, W.50mm. Y14976 $300 - $400
[159] FIVE TOKI Of various types. Max L.176mm, W81mm. Y12488, Y12404, Y12446, Y12445 and Y12449 $400 - $500
[172] TOKI In triangular form with pecked butt terminating into a cutting edge. Of a dark grey greywacke. Early form. L.140mm. W.70mm. Y14829 $250 - $350
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[161] LARGE TOKI Duff type 1 with pecking all over. Bevel terminates with fine cutting edge. L.290mm, W.55mm. Y13134 $600 - $800
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[173] TWO TOKI Duff type 2b. Max L.120mm, W.45mm. Y12441 and Y12401 $200 - $300 [174] TWO TOKI Duff type 2b - basalt. L.109mm, W.157mm. Y12447, Y12409. $120 - $220 [175] THREE TOKI Of various types. Max L.140mm, W.55mm. Y12757, Y12755 and Y12756 $300 - $500 [176] FOUR TOKI Of various types. Max L.125mm, W.40mm. Y12424, Y12428, Y12520 and Y12513 $400 - $600 [177] TWO TOKI Two small adzes. Pre European, Classic Period. Max L.50mm, W.30mm. Y14832 and Y14754 $80 - $120 [178] THREE TOKI AND PATU FRAGMENT Of various forms. Max L.140mm, W.164mm. Y14312, Y13123, Y13117, Y13119 $150 - $180 [179] FIVE TOKI AND LARGE MOA GIZZARD STONE Of various forms. Max L.138mm, W.50mm. Y13103, Y13154,Y13167,Y13158, Y13180 $100 - $150 [180] VARIOUS ASSORTED TOKI AND SCRAPER Of various types. Max L.130mm, W.80mm. Y15387, Y15388, Y15384, Y1578, Y15376 $80 - $120 [181] HOANGA Sharpening stone and obsidean tool. Max L.123mm, W.90mm. Y08453, Y08092 $50 - $100 [182] OBSIDIAN FLAKE TOOL L.78mm, W.90mm. Y12422 $40 - $60 [183] LOT WITHDRAWN [184] LARGE TOKI POUNAMU L.192mm, W.93mm. Y14056 $600 - $800
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[185] HEI POUNAMU In a long straight form with hour glass styled incision, suggesting it has been steel tooled. L.255mm, W.26mm. Y12467 $300 - $500
[190] HEI POUNAMU Slightly tapered, extending into a bevelled point. Incision counter sunk. L.85mm, W.14mm. Y12471 $100 - $200
[186] FINE KURU POUNAMU EAR ADORNMENT Long fine ovoid form. Incisioned hour glass suspension hole for muka cord. L.130mm 18mm. Y 12756 $800 - $1,200
[191] POUNAMU KOHEI An elongated semi translucent form and broad oval cross section. L.79mm, W4.5mm. Y12761 $400 - $600
[187] HEI POUNAMU With long parallel lines and a rectangular cross section. Of a low lustre sheen. L.148. mm, W.11mm. Y12470 $180 - $280
[192] POUNAMU KOHEI An elongated semi translucent form and broad oval cross section. L.65mm, W.52mm. Y12760 $400 - $600
[188] HEI POUNAMU With tapered rectangular cross section. L.123mm, W.11mm. Y12469 $100 - $200
[193] KURU POUNAMU EAR ADORNMENT Tongiwai with hour shaped incision. L.724mm, W.12mm. Y14855 $300 - $500
[189] POUNAMU KOHEI An elongated semi translucent form and oval cross section. L.98mm, W.4.8mm. Y12762 $300 - $500
[194] WHAO POUNOMU With fine concaved chisel edge. L.79mm, W.8mm. Y13149 $200 - $400
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[195] FINE KURU POUNAMU EAR ADORNMENT Long fine flattened ovoid form. Incisioned hour glass suspension hole for muka cord. L.80mm. Y14963 $300 - $500 [196] POUNAMU KAPEU - PENDANT Attached to a finely engraved gold top. L.49mm, W.12mm. Y13150 $300 - $500 [197] KAKA PORIA POUNAMU A bird ring of early form, pierced suspension hole and bevelled leg hole. Highly translucent. L.50mm, W.30mm. Y15149 $800 - $1,200 [198] TOKI POUNAMU A small rectangular form. L.54mm, W.12mm. Y12454 $300 - $500 [199] TOKI POUNAMU AND HEI Small chisel and large pendant. L97mm, W22mm and L30mm, W9mm. Y2594 and Y2901 $300 - $500
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[200] HEI PARAOA - PENDANT A well worn adornment with damaged hour glass suspension hole. L.95mm, W.10mm. Y12464 $200 - $400 [201] RARE HEI KURI - NECKLACE Made up of sixty three incised Kuri teeth. H.43mm, L.200mm. Provenance: Formally in the Collection of J.E Wrigley.Y12466 $1,000 - $1,500 [202] TWO CHEIFLY SHARK TOOTH PENDANTS Aged patina with red wax fixtures. L.40mm, L.36 mm. Y15141, Y15142. $1,000 - $1,500 [203] BONE TOGGLE Made from albatross bone with pierced hole to one side for muka attachment very fine early patin a 18th to 19th century. L.57mm, W.15mm. Y2337 $200 - $300 [204] EARLY BONE FLUTE - REHU Made from albatross bone with decorative incised, cross-hatched design to surface. Very fine and aged patina. H.74mm, W.25mm Y13302 $800 - $1,200
[205] FINE KURU POUNAMU - EAR ADORNMENT Of flattened ovoid form with pierced hour glass suspension hole for muka cord. Nephrite of inanga type. L.58mm, W.9mm. Y2332 $400 - $600 [206] AUREI - CLOAK PIN Orthodox form fashioned from marine ivory with suspension hole worn away. Early soft patina. L.100mm, W.6mm. Y.2335 $400 - $600 [207] AUREI - CLOAK PIN Of curved form fashioned from marine ivory with a pierced suspension hole for attachment. Fine soft patina. L.86mm, W.7mm. Y.2334. $400 - $600
[209] HEI POUNAMU With tapered rectangular cross section. L.123mm, W.11mm. Y12469 $100 - $200 [210] LOT WITHDRAWN [211] FINE KURU POUNAMU Beautiful sinuous form fashioned from prestigeous pounamu with soft worn surface. Double sided hour glass suspension hole. . L147mm, W.12mm. Y23336 $1000 - $1,400 [211A] KURU POUNAMU - EAR ADORNMENT Of flattened ovoid form with pierced hour glass suspension hole for muka cord. Nephrite of inanga type. L97mm, W.13mm. Y2333 $600 - $1,200
[208] FINE KURU POUNAMU - EAR ADORNMENT Of long flattened ovoid form with pierced hour glass suspension hole for muka cord. Nephrite of inanga type. L.92mm, W.11mm. Y.2331 $400 - $800
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In orthodox stance, with head tilting to the left. Pierced hourglass-shaped suspension hole for muka cord which is worn out. Both eyes well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Nephrite, 19th century. H.70mm. Provenance: Found In Kaiapoi, North Canterbury. Y14467 $4,000 - $6,000
[213] LARGE HEI TIKI POUNAMU A particularly fine example in orthodox stance, with ridged head tilting aggressively to the left, pierced hourglassshaped suspension hole for muka cord, extremely worn. Eyes well defined with red wax. Mouth broad with teeth extended and tongue protruding. Elbows flared and coming to rest on thighs. Nephrite. 19th century. H.93mm. Y14467. $12,000 - $18,000
[214] HEI TIKI POUNAMU A fine example in an orthodox stance, with strongly ridged head tilting to the left, two pierced hour glass suspension holes for muka cord. Mouth and eyes are well defined as are elbows which extend arms to rest on legs. Muscular ribs also well carved and evident. Fine notching articulate face arms and legs. A soft patina of age made from Nephrite, inanga type. 18th to 19th century. H.75mm, W.40mm. Y.2338 $4000 - $6000
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[215] HEI TIKI POUNAMU Fine example in orthodox stance with head tilting to the right, drilled hour glass suspension hole for the muka cord. Extremely fine mouth and eyes with soft and worn relief, elbows extend to rest arms of thighs. Back also shows signifcant working. Inanga Pounamu. 18th to 19th century. L.58mm, W.37mm. Y14420 $3000 - $4000
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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. They were stored in intricately carved boxes, waka huia, which were hung from the rafters. Provenance: Rev Colenso. L.200mm, W.40mm . Y15153 $1,000 - $1,500
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[219] LARGE KETE In ordodox form. H.300mm, W.400mm. Y15397 $80 - $120
[220] LARGE KETE
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In orthodox form with various styles of open work weaving design. Handle woven into body. H.250mm W.370mm Y15396 $80 - $120
[221] KETE Purse with interlocking top. H.175mm, W.190mm. Y15398 $50 - $100
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[223] AUREI - CLOAK PIN Curved bone pin with peirced hole to end. L.170mm, W.5mm. Y12463 $200 - $400
[224] AUREI OR HEI - CLOAK PIN Orthodox form, fashioned from marine ivory. A worn smooth patina overall. L.190mm, W.15mm. Y12462 $200 - $400
[225] KAHU KIWI - KIWI FEATHER CLOAK Adorned with mature brown kiwi feathers in orthodox style. The top border offers intertwined muka decoration. The sides and bottom are framed with twisted blue and yellow wool. 19th century. H.650mm, L.1110mm. Y pending $5,000 - $8,000
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[226] FEATHER CLOAK Transitional feather cape with decorative woollen looping and braiding to the edge. Various types of feather with some missing. 19th to 20th century. L.800mm, W.660mm. Y1209 $3,000 - $5,000
[227] KOROWAI Of fine muka with kuapapa double pair twinning. Areas of shaping in lower third of cloak. L.1170mm, W.1170mm. Y6124 $2,000 - $4,000
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[228] KETE MUKA - FLAX BAG Robustly constructed muka bag with double pair twining, substantial fringe and separated warps in cross weaved pattern. Unlined. H.300mm, W.350mm. $1,500 - $2,000
[229] KETE MUKA Finely constructed with double pair twining and seperated warps in cross weaved mawhitiwhiti pattern. W.420mm D.360mm. Y14856 $800 - $1,200
[230] KETE A fine example with double pair twining and decorative fringe on three borders. H.200mm. Y12959 $800 - $1,200
[231] PATU MUKA - STONE FLAX POUNDER Large orthodox form with circular cross section and bulbous body extending to a flared handle. Andesite. L.250mm, W.90mm. Y1319 $800 - $1,200
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[232] PATU MUKA - STONE FLAX POUNDER Large orthodox form with circular cross section and bulbous body, extending to a bottle neck terminating with tight rim. Andesite. L.220mm, W.95mm. Y15395 $800 - $1,200
[233] PATU ARUHE - FERNROOT POUNDER Very large stone pounder with circular cross section. Bulbous body which extends to a domed handle. Surface is pecked. Andesite. H.280mm, W.90mm. Y12421 $400 - $600
[234] PATU MUKA - STONE FLAX POUNDER Well-weighted flax pounder with circular cross-section that extends into bulbous top-notched handle. The surface is rough and pitted. Possible face on terminating handle. Andesite. L.230mm, W.80mm. Y5850 $450 - $650
[235] PATU MUKA FRAGMENT Fragmented greywacke. H.155mm, W.90mm. Y12451 $100 - $200
[236] PATU ARUHE - FERNROOT POUNDER Of classic from. L.195mm, W.57mm. Y12419 $350 - $550
[237] PATU MUKA - STONE FLAX POUNDER Large orthodox form with circular cross section and bulbous body, extending to a flared handle which terminates with a craved face. Andesite. L.270mm, W.95mm. Y15394 $800 - $1,200
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[238] IMPRESSIVE SHARK HOOK
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Used to harvest deep-sea fish such as hapuka, bluenose and shark, these largeform hooks were made from strongly knotted woods. Neck and base with remnants of lashing and inserted carved bone hook. Early, dark patina. H.260mm, W.200mm. Y15144 $1,500 - $2,000
A very well-balanced trolling lure with a subtly curved wooden shank. Bright paua shell ‘flashing’ inlay, lashed hook on the end and muka trace line. L.110mm. Y7625 $800 - $1,200
Tightly curved with barbed end. H.35mm, W18mm. H30mm, W17mm. $400 - $600
[239] LARGE MATAU - HOOK Used to harvest deep-sea fish such as hapuka, bass and bluenose, these large hooks were made from strongly knotted woods. The neck and end are lashed with tightly woven muka with an attached, incurved, carved bone hook. A rich, brown patina. H.150mm. Y14836 $600 - $800
[240] PA KAHAWAI - FISHING LURE Light wooden body with paua shell reflective inlay. Barbed bone with sixply muka lashings L.122mm. W.18mm. Y12459 $1,000 - $1,500
[241] PA KAHAWAI - FISHING LURE Highly productive trolling lure used to harvest Kahawai. Unusually long and subtlely curved wooden shank, dark paua shell ‘flashing’ inlay. Muka lashed bone hook. L.110mm, W20mm Y15145 $1,200 - $1,500
[243] PA KAHAWAI - FISHING LURE A trolling lure with a subtlely curved wooden shank. A bright paua shell ‘flashing’ inlay, with a lashed hook to the end, muka trace missing. L.110mm, W.23mm. Y13148 $800 - $1,000
[244] MATAU - IRON SHARK HOOK Small example with double barb. Robust muka spiced into very heavy trace line. 19th century. L65mm W35mm. Y15146 $700 - $900
[245] MATAU - IRON SHARK HOOK Superior example with double barb. Robust muka spiced into very heavy trace line. Iron nails from the early whaling boats were traded heavily with Maori. A seafarers kinship also encouraged the exchange of rope knowledge which the innovative Maori seafarers adopted. This form would have been used to target deep sea shark. Surface of hook show signs that it was productive. 19th century. L.100mm, W63mm. Y15149 $500 - $700
[247] BONE HOOK Curved form with muka attachment. H.40mm, W.30mm. Y15147 $200 - $300
[248] MAHE Stone sinker in orthodox form with oval cross section worked groove across length to attach muka. Greywacke. Max L.100mm, W.90mm. Y14481 $100 - $ 150
[249] MAHE - SINKER Ovoid form with central pecked ridge. L.117mm, W.46mm. Y12417 $80 - $120
[250] MAHE Stone sinker in orthodox form with oval cross section worked groove across length to attach muka. Greywacke. Max L.100m,m W.80mm. Y14417 $100 - $ 150
[251] TWO MAHE Stone sinker in orthodox form. Oval cross section, with a grove pecked. The other with pierced centre. Max D.60mm. Y144419, Y14421 $100 - $ 150
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[252] WAKA HUIA BY TENE WAITERE C. 1853 – 1931, A NGATI TARAWHAI CARVER, TE AROHA, ROTORUA. Extremely elegant ovoid form offering finely carved motifs interlaced with signature Waitere styles of a transitional nature. The triple haehae and dog tooth formations are extremely well resolved and tightly carved. The strong linear zigzag formations are beautifully balanced giving the entire work a sense of unity. The lid presents strong tiki’s facing the viewer, while the central ridge line offers a handle that is created from two full tiki figures that are also highly resolved and well balanced, with clasped hands across puku and legs in powerful crouched stance. Lower body of waka huia is highlighted with paua detailing and intertwined maui patterns. The lower body echoes the lid with tight
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finely carved triple haehae and dog tooth formations that are offered in twelve diagonal sections. The bottom ridge of the waka huia also offers extremely fine triple haehae and dog tooth work in strict parallel formation. Two unique ovoid haehae details are also presented. The supporting tiki figures are muscular in form with arms stretched backwards with four digit hands clasping the body of the waka huia. Thighs are in powerful crouching position. Extremely fine haehae and dog tooth formation decorate the entire body of each tiki. The face of each tiki with purposeful expressions also present lineage moko in lower relief. The internal surface is finished with a broad steel tooled chisel to create soft fluting. A remarkable and highly refined example of Tene Waitere’s practice. L.630mm, W.140mm. Y15137. $15,000 – $25,000
[253] TENE WAITERE CARVED PIPE, FINELY CARVED “KIAORA” TOBACCO BY TENE WAITERE C. 1853 – 1931, A NGATI TARAWHAI CARVER, TE AROHA, ROTORUA.
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Offering extremely fine haehae and dogtooth work throughout entire bowl and neck. Three tiki faces wrap around the bowl with tongues slightly extended. The ridge of the bowl is tightly carved with minute signature styled triple haehae and dog-tooth patterns. The word “Kia Ora” is carved into body of pipe. Comes with original case which inscribed ‘Tene Waitere of Rotorua’. L.177mm, W.38mm. Y 10867. $2,800 - $3,800
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[254] FINELY CARVED HOE 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
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[255] TAUIHU – WAKA (CANOE) PROW
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Tall angular brow with low relief carving. Top of Tiki offering unique highly carved rim and deep receding vee pattern. Temples also offer manaia all seeing looking backwards. Remnants of Pitau (spirals) apparent. Triple haehae line with dog tooth notching detailed at base of form. Significant damage throughout the piece reflects age and patina of the Tauihu. Created from Kauri. H.220mm, L450mm. Y15152 $5,000 - $10,000
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[256] FINELY CARVED WAKA HUIA TREASURE BOX Of sinuous ovoid form with all over deep relief carving. Offering triple haehae and dog toothed notching, extending into fish scale haehae. Guarded by two male tiki figures. H.80mm. L.395mm. D.105mm. Provenance: Captain Erastus Church, New Bedford. USA. Y15136 $18,000 - $28,000
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[257] PATU PARAOA - MASTER CARVER’S WHALEBONE 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. 18th to 19th century. L.300mm, W.53mm. Y14977 $7,000 - $10,000
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[258] WAIHAIKA - WHALEBONE SHORT HAND CLUB A classic early form club, with large curving blade (small chip to the top). A masterfully carved figure at the bottom of incurve, with a tiki head who’s arms are bent and clutching arching legs, leading to a finely defined maniaia head butt with inset paua eyes. Pierced round hole for attachment. Of a soft creamy patina. 19thcentury. L.360mm, W130mm. $15,000 - $25,000
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[259] PATU PARAOA - WHALE JAW BONE HAND CLUB 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. Y14979 $4,000 - $6,000
[260] SUPERB WAHAIKA - WOODEN SHORT HAND CLUB All-over deep relief, offering curved triple ridge haehae and dog-tooth notching extending into fish-scale haehae form; five circles to either side framed with dog-tooth and triple haehae. Masterfully carved female manaia figure to incurve with hands resting to torso and abstract tiki form to butt. L.410mm, W.132mm. Y14978 $800 - $1,200
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[262] FIREPLACE GOFFE / WAITERE NGAI TARAWHAI H.1370mm, W.1390mm, D.135mm. Y2380 $15,000 – 25,000
The fireplace style is in the manner of Ngati Tarawhai carvers, based on the stylistic relationship between elements common to the work of Tene Waitere produced, circa 1900. The configuration of the fireplace’s whakawae figure’s hand placement is unusual, as it includes a complex element of left hand to mouth while the right hand grasps the left’s wrist. This configuration has been recorded in the doorway of Nuku-te-apiapi, the house carved by Waitere, erected for Charles Nelson, proprietor of the Geyser Hotel at Whakarewarewa. A photograph (see above) by Thomas Pringle taken in 1905 shows Waitere carving a pare (lintel) in front of the standing whakawae of Nuku-Te-Apiapi . In this photograph an unusual small decorative carving detail is shown on the whakawae figure’s hands – the knuckles are defined by a quatrefoil grouping of triangular notches. This element similarly appears on the fireplace’s ‘whakawae’. The same elements also appear on the fireplace
carved by Waitere for the Grand Hotel, Rotorua (see Carved Histories, Rotorua Ngati Tarawhai Woodcarving, Roger Neich, AUP 2001, pg 68, Fig 6.42). Notes on the early Y certificate state that the surround is “Ex W E Goffe Collection believed to be in the house pre-Boer War and possibly pre-1890” William Edward Goffe (born at Paihia in 1863) was the son of L C Goffe, a kauri gum merchant (Goffe & Co). W E Goffe ran a general store and gum buying business at Ngawha, which he sold in 1890. He became an interpreter in Parliament, and then a lands purchase officer in the Native Lands Department in Wellington, Whanganui and Gisborne. Goffe amassed a collection of Maori artefacts and whilst a member of the Philosophical Society he had agreed to gift them to a museum in Gisborne if a suitable building could be found. With that occasion not occurring he sold a quantity in England and gifted some to the Whanganui Museum (The William E Goffe Collection, Cf. Te Ara Tapu,
Michelle Horwood and Che Wilson). The Y certificate also notes that Merv and Fran Stinear of Wakahuia Antiques in the Wairarapa owned the surround. The surround is is chalk marked verso AM268(3) possibly an auction house vendor number. Possibly the Stinears bought the surround at auction locally or internationally and repatriated it. Roger Neich notes only three carved fireplaces in his book Carved Histories, all are by Tene Waitere: Grand Hotel, Auckland. Commissioned by L D Nathan & Co., c.1887. Sold in 1966 to an Auckland antique dealer, and subsequently to an American buyer around 1975. Grand Hotel, Rotorua. Commissioned as above and sold by the Nathans in 1991 to a private buyer. David Nathan Homestead (The Hill), Manurewa. Commissioned by the owner. Destroyed in house fire in 1923. One fireplace by another carver exists in the Auckland War Memorial Museum Collection.
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[263] TE KAOREORE - AN HISTORIC MERE POUNAMAU A majestic and highly prestigious mere pounamu. Finely balanced, luminous blade. Strong leading strike edges. Handle also well balanced with hourglass incisions taken from each side and enjoined approximately within the centre. Handle terminates with three soft, welldefined ridges. Te Kaoreore inscribed on blade. L.430mm, W.205mm, D.11mm. Y 12763. $70,000 - $90,000
Legend has it that this prestigious mere pounamu holds the name Te Kaoreore. Te Kaoreore is one of the most famous ancestral weapons of the Maori, although it would appear that there were two different famed weapons so named. It is also recognised that such is the mana of Te Kaoreore that a number of master carvers were given permission to bless their work with the same name to give honour to Te Kaoreore. The other documented mere to carry this prestigious name was accessioned from the Captain Mair collection in 1890 into the collection of Auckland Museum.1 The history of Te Kaoreore mere was narrated to George Graham by Pirika Te Miroi Tiniraupeka of Ohinemutu in 1936, and was published in The Journal of the Polynesian Society, Volume 42, in 1943. 2 The article is interesting for the fact that it encompasses oral histories that relate to both the ancient lore of the discovery and use of pounamu
within Aotearoa, and its dispersal both regionally and back into the migratory islands to which Maori returned during certain periods of ancient times. It is said that Te Kaoreore was gifted to chief Raumati by his father Tama a hua, a great navigator who returned to Hawaiki with pounamu that was crafted into lineage toki pounamu. These toki where used to carve the canoes that Tama a hua navigated back to Aotearoa. Such was the reputation of the mere Te Kaoreore that many battles were raged to acquire the mana resting in the weapon. It is said that Raumati was engaged in a long battle over the burning of ‘Arawa’, an ancient canoe which was housed at Kaituna. A final encounter was fought at Maunganui in which Raumati was captured. As the victor drew his patu paraoa, it is legend that Raumati said “Nay, slay me not with that base weapon, but rather with this, that I might softly feel the blow and be slain with dignity”.
However, the history of Te Kaoreore begins many generations before this dramatic and terrible incident. On the capture of Mokioia Island, Rotorua, Te Kaoreore was passed into the possession of Ngapuhi and was later taken by Tiniraupeka (or Rawiri as he was later known) who returned it to Rotorua. One of the last known battles to include a mere pounamu named Te Kaoreore, involved Te Rauparaha at Kaiapohia in 1832, where he went in search of pounamu weapons. Muskets were exchanged for pounamu and it is believed that a pounamu mere called Te Kaoreore was acquired by Te Rauparaha. During the days of bargaining, Te Rauparaha allowed one of his younger relatives to have the honour of donning the weapon. The narrative then tells of the quarrel and massacre at Kaiapohia. It is not known however, what became of the mere Te Kaoreore. Such is the lengthier history and mana of this treasure.
1 (http://tekakano.aucklandmuseum.com/am_kotawa/objectdetail.asp?database=maori&objectid=992) 2 Reference: The Journal of the Polynesian Society: Volume 53, Number 2, 1943: Te Kaoreore. An historic mere pounamu: Its origins and history as narrated by Pirika Te Miroi Tiniraupeka (Ohinemutu, January 1936). Communicated by George Graham.
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[264] EXTREMELY RARE LONG STRIKE PATITI PARAOA (HATCHET) The iron blade with no makers mark is of the type known to have been traded by the British navel contingencies during the early 19th century. The shaft is created from dense marine ivory, possible sperm whale. The use of such prestigious material suggests this was a weapon created for a warrior of great mana. Masterfully crafted the Patiti Paraoa was an extremely effective weapon against horse mounted opponents. A number of paintings by Gustavus von Tempsky depict the use of such weapons in open ground battles. The shaft is wedge fitted into the head of the axe and tappers through to a flared grip line which then terminate into a soft tip. The overall patina suggest great age and significant use with the marine ivory stained heavily at the top of the neck nearing the blade. The lower portion of the shaft is well worn and smooth. Although iron blades were coveted for their utilitarian value, once used in battle such blades could never again be used for any other purpose other than fatal combat. Late 18th early 19th century. L.1090mm, W.156mm. Provenance: Private International Collection. Y15070 $20,000 - $30,000
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[265] TAIAHA - LONG STAFF Orthodox form, with haehae lines and dog-tooth notching. Paua inset eyes. Late 19th century. L.1,520mm, W.70mm. Y15140 $1,500 - $2,000
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Interesting angular style in orthodox form with an almost fully carved blade with deep double and triple haehae lines, notching and spirals. Of rich, brown patina. L.1390mm, W.70mm Provenance: Private Collection, New Zealand. Y15139 $1,000 - $1,500 266
Fragmented head and partial shaft section of an old taiaha. Well-worn, rich, mid-brown patina L.720mm, W.45mm. Y2468 $900 - $1,200
[268] TAIAHA - LONG STAFF Orthodox from, with haehae lines and dog-tooth notching. Rich Brown patina. L.1,630mm, W.70mm. Y826 $1,200 - $1,500
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[269] TAIAHA - LONG STAFF Finely carved head offering an elaborately swept-back forehead with raised ovoid paua eyes. Upper lip offering dragon-tooth notching (niho taniwha). The tongue is beautifully executed and terminates with a pointed tip. The blade is finely balanced and completed with a broad, round formed end. Varied brown patina. L.1380, W.60mm. Y6210 $1,500 - $1,800
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[270] TAIAHA - LONG STAFF Of early manufacture, with a finely carved head offering an elaborately swept-back forehead with raised circular recessed eyes. Strongly carved nose with upper lip offering dragontooth notching (niho taniwha). The tongue is beautifully executed and terminates with a pointed tip. The blade is finely balanced and completed with a broad, round formed end. Varied brown patina. L.1250, W.55mm. Y5092 $1,300 - $1,500
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[270] MAORI CARVED RIFLE .303 carved with a combination of traditional motifs and nationalistic emblems including an early silver fern with ‘New Zealand’ carved to stock and butt. Also inscribed ‘Karauria HM Hira’. WWI Issue. H.100mm. L.1230mm $2,500 - $4,500
[271] MAORI CARVED RIFLE 303 Plain butt. Body carved with abstract head carved into the butt of rifle, extending into a haehae style throughout with paua decorations. H.110mm. L.1120mm. $2,500 - $4,500
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[272] PATU ONEWA - STONE SHORT HAND CLUB A fine stone club, smoothly finished, hourglass hole terminating into base with three ridged butt. 19th century. L.320mm W.80mm $800 - $1,200
[276] LOT WITHDRAWN
Entirely covered in deep relief linear haehae and a carved blade. Carved figure to incurve with hands to torso and inlaid paua-shell eyes. Four concentric circles carved either side of face. Late 19th to early 20th century. L.360mm, W.125mm. Y14580 $500 - $700
[277] WAHAIKA - WOODEN SHORT HAND CLUB
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Short wooden hand club with deep relief haehae carving to blade. Carved mania to incurve with hands to torso and paua inlay eyes. Inscribed 5224-B Waimarama. L.370mm, W.120mm. $800 - $1,200
In two pieces. Inscribed broadwood. Y8432 and Y8433 $100 - $200
Of large proportions with carved figure to incurve, with hands resting on the torso. The handle has a suspension hole for attachment. Variated mid-brown patina. Early 20th century L.380mm, W165mm. $400 - $600 AOTEAROA
[273] WAHAIKA - WOODEN SHORT HAND CLUB
[275] FOLK ART MAORI MERE Wood with paua insets and a pierced hole to butt with attached muka. L.420mm, W.100mm. $600 - $800
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[279] TATA - CANOE BAILER A large Maori canoe bailer with a tapering hollowed scoop leading to a elongated tubular handle terminating with abstracted avian form. Light brown patina overall. L.530mm, W.310mm. Y15068 $10,000 - $15,000
[280] WHALEBONE - KOTIATE Of balanced proportions with carved manaia head and inlayed eyes. L330mm W143mm $1,000 - $1,500
[281] KO - DIGGING STICK Tapers to rounded distal end, proximal flares sharply to tapered point, back flat; front convex with slightly concaved sides. Blackened encrusted patina, missing foot rest. L.2,940mm, W.70mm. Y10905 $1,000 - $2,000
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[282] MOARI FOLK ART CARVED WALKING STICK Softly carved complex interlocking triple haehae style with dog tooth notching throughout, well balanced with deep rich patina. 19th. - 20th century. L.935mm $650 - $850
[283] TEKOTEKO Classic folk art carving of standing figure with two inset paua eyes. H.850mm, W.130mm. $600 - $900
[284] ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT Fragmented, wooden open worked carved panel. Depicting a manaia, also with spirals and dog toothed notching. L.460mm. W.80mm. Y4436 $200 - $400
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[285] 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 $10,000 - $15,000
[286] FINE TEWHATEWHA Orthodox form with ‘axe’ head and shaft decorated with curved triple and double haehae lines and very fine dog-tooth notching. 19th century. L.1,150mm. Provenance: Formally in the Collection of Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, U.K.Y13305 $4,000 - $6,000
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[287] A RARE MOA BEAK In good condition with dry mid brown patina. H.30mm, L.70mm, W.30mm. $500 - $700
[288] A RARE MOA FOOT Of large proportions with a central body and three attached claws. The ‘Heavyfooted Moa’ pachyornis elephantopus, was only found on the South Island. Dry patina. H.240mm. L.350mm. D.250mm. $6,000 - $12,000
[289] PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW BULLOCK HORNS Both scrimshaws depict two portraits of gentlemen, with a decorative floral border. In the style of Von Tempsky. One of the men is wearing a military dress uniform with medals. L.310mm, W.100mm. $1,000 - $3,000
[290] PATU PARAOA Of elongated form, flaring blade with fragmented handle. L.261mm, W.65mm. Y12461 $300 - $500
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[292] PAIR OF HUIA AND KIWI CASED With both male and female Huia perched on branches and a rare little spotted Kiwi. H.500mm, W.700mm, D.380mm. $22,000 - $28,000
[293] PAIR OF HUIA Both male and female examples in good condition. $18,000 - $25,000
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[294] COOK ISLAND FAN A very rare type with spade-shaped head and finely woven handle. Rarotonga, circa 1900. L.440mm, W.310mm. $200 - $400
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[295] FIJIAN KAVA SAUCER Old label attached, coconut. Circa 1881. H. 35mm, W.110mm. $100 - $200
[296] POLYNESIAN SHELL ADORNMENT Multicouloured shell headband. Dia.250mm $150 - $350
[297] EARLY FIJIAN TAPA BEATER Of elongated, rectangular tapering form. With deep, lineal grooves to three sides. Rich, dark-brown patina. 19th century. L.280mm, W.50mm.. $400 - $600
[298] RARE TAHITIAN HEADBAND
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Rare Tahitian headband, tightly woven band of fibre, terminating in two braided ties at either end. Old collection number FLI10 19th. Early 19th century. L.550mm, W.50mm. $1,200 - $1,500
[299] SUPERB AUSTRAL ISLAND PADDLE
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The ceremonial paddle is perhaps the most famous and acclaimed form of Austral Island art with the orthodox structure considered as traditional and not a response to the commercial demands of early collectors. Strong examples such as this piece however, generally originated from the early post contact period when whalers and voyagers were actively trading. Exquisitely carved throughout the gracious ceremonial form with tightly fettled geometric motifs. Repeat variation of abstracted human ‘K’ forms, extensive use of the circular motifs and linear borders on the front of the blade suggest this particular example was created by a master carver. A slight curvature to the back of the blade echoes its original purpose. The back of the blade with a strictly orthodox use of ‘K’ pattern motifs. Extensive and highly resolved carving to the shaft terminates with a pommel that offers a traditional frieze of highly abstracted female forms with strongly positioned upper bodies, knees and elbows bent and hands raised. Rich dark patina. Ra’ivavae Island, Austral Island. Provenance: Private French Collection. L. 1396mm. Refer: Art and Artefacts of the Pacific, Africa
and the America’s, The James Hopper Collection. By Stephen Phelps, 1975 and Oceanic Art. By Anthony JP Meyer 1995.
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view however, of leading Polynesian expert Fergus Clunie that such works reflect the ancient styles of Tongan
all pierced for suspension and bound by sennit cord. Only three similar examples are known and all are in international museum collections: The British Museum, London; The Museum Fur Volkerkunde, Vienna; and The Cambridge University Museum of Archeology and Anthropology. This Oceanic work of art, crafted from whale tooth for a person of high standing, is prestigious by the nature of the material from which it is made. Believed to be female goddess effigies, these sacred figurines have at times been accorded to high ranking Tongan women such as the Mehekitanga, an important family relation in Tongan culture, or the Tamaha, the niece to the King of Tonga through his sister. Most of the world’s examples of
art practice. Further still Keith St Cartmail, another expert in Pacific arts, points to the orthodox Tongan style of carving that is indicative of the straight arms hanging downward, non-existent neck, flat abdomens with no apparent navel, pubic triangles, slits for mouths, notches for toes, rounded face and overall minimalism which is more common in the work of Tongan ivory works than neighboring societies in the Oceanic region. It is not known what the non-figurative pendants represent, but the distinctive notching echo the Tongan food hooks depicted during the voyages of Captain Cook. Bound with eight extremely fine woven sennit cords, progressively plaited across the seventeen ivory adornments, the natural stance of the necklace rests with ergonomic
similar female ivory figures have been assigned to the Ha’apai group of Tonga Islands. However, it should be noted that this form of adornment continues to be problematic in terms of origin with a similar example being ascribed to Fiji. It is the unequivocally
curvature. The honey colored patina is consistent with prolonged contact with coconut oil and the sweat and natural polish of its wearer. The largest of the effigies stands at 46mm with the others gradually descending in scale.
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[300] IMPORTANT TONGAN NECKLACE
$40,000 - $60,000
Reference’s Pacific Encounters, Art and Divinity in Polynesia: Stephen Hooper, University of East Anglia, 2006. The Art of Tonga, Ko E Ngaahi ‘Aati’ O Tonga, Keith ST Cartmail, Craig Potton Publishing, 1997.
Pacific Jewellery and Adornment, Roger Niech and Fuli Pereira, David Bateman, 2004. The British Museum, Cambridge University Museum of Archeology and Anthropology and the Museum Fur Volkerkunde, Vienna. Adrienne L. Kaeppler 1974:79.
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[301] SUPERB SOLOMON ISLAND BIRD TOTEM A masterful carving of a frigate bird in flight with inlaid shell to head, body and wings. Star Harbour, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands. L.740mm, W.690mm. $5,000 - $7,000
[302] TUVALU FISHING TACKLE BOX
[305] FIJIAN CLUB – KIAKAVO
Taluma, hollowed oval box with rectangular handles on either side. Lid with small pierced handle to centre top and small tab to the front. Used to store lures and tackle. Wood and sennit fibre. H.130mm, W.200mm. $200 - $300
Of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox rough incurve at top. Superb mid-brown patina. L.800mm. $500 - $700
[303] EARLY FIJIAN CLUB With serrated incurve. Smooth midbrown patina. L1030mm $1,200 - $1,800
[304] COOK ISLAND – POUNDER In classic orthodox form. Made of calcite with rounded cross-section and bulbous body reducing to flared top (one edge slightly chipped). Mangaia. H.180mm, W.195mm. $1,000 - $1,500
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[306] LARGE FIJIAN CLUB – BOWAI Of elongated, tubular form with rounded, domed top. Finely incised handle. Variegated black to brown patina. L.105mm, W.55mm. $700 - $1,000
[308] SMALL FIJIAN CLUB – TOTOKIA Of small, well-balanced proportion. Shell or stone-tool carving to handle and head. L.760mm. $500 - $700
[309] NIUE PIKE – KOTOUA Gently widening, with raised mid-rib, to an inward-arching terminal. Honey-brown patina. L.1765mm W.110mm $400 - $600
[307] NIUE PIKE – KOTOUA
[310] RARE TUVALU AXE
With pointed end displaying pyroengraved designs. Gently widening, with raised mid-rib, to an inwardarching terminal. Honey-brown patina. L.1,570mm, W.123mm $1,200 - $1,500
A rare axe with a wooden elongated tubular shaft. An attached turtle carapace blade bound on with braided coir sennit binding. Rich, brown patina and mounted in a custom-made metal stand. 19th Century H.800mm. W. 135mm. Provenance: Formally in the Collection of Finch & Co London. $3,800 - $5,800
[311] MANGAIA ISLAND ADZE HANDLE A wooden turret-shaped base with intricate geometric motifs overall and a bound head (missing blade); holding a small piece of shark skin at top. Lightbrown patina. 19th century. H.440mm. $1,000 - $1,500
[311] FIJIAN CLUB – KIAKAVO
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Of well-balanced proportion, the shaft is fully wrapped with multicoloured sennit binding, Orthodox rough incurve at top. Superb light patina. L.870mm, W.125mm. $800 - $1,200
[312] EARLY FIJIAN CLUB – SALI Heavily adorned upper blade.Some damage. Dark brown patina. L970mm. Provenance: From the Wagner Museum Collection. $700 - $1,000
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Ula, type of throwing or missile club with dark rich patina. 19th century. L.425mm. $500 - $700
[314] FIJIAN THOWING CLUB Ula, type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. 19th century. H.400mm, W.100mm. $900 - $1,200
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[315] FIJIAN THOWING CLUB Ula, of rootstock variation, a type of throwing or missile club with dark rich patina. 19th century. L.460mm. $500 - $700
[316] FIJIAN THOWING CLUB
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Ula, type of throwing or missile club. Dark, rich patina. 19th century. 390mm, W.110mm. $400 - $600
[317] FIJIAN THOWING CLUB Ula, type of throwing or missile club with dark, rich patina. 19th century. H.430mm, W.55mm. $700 - $900
[318] STONE HEADED CLUB
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[319] VANUATU CLUB A 19th century hardwood sling-type club with rounded end and tubular shaft. Four bulbous knobs projecting from shaft and a cone-shaped head. Rich, blackened-brown patina. L.810mm, W.70mm. $700 - $1,000
[320] RARE VANUATU AXE With large steel trade head marked ‘Lyons’ attached to a tubular shaft ending in an abstract open-work butt. Deep, brown patina. 19th century. L.920mm, W.95mm. $1,500 - $2,000
[321] SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB Of flattened, elongated rectangular shape, with fine binding to mid section. Midbrown patina. L.830mm, W.76mm. $300 - $500
[322] GIANT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND NAPA DANCE CLUB Front of club in form of a canoe, traditionally painted with geometric designs in black and red pigment. Two pierced rectangular lugs with attached fibre to middle lead to a long tubular handle with a pierced hole and a coneshaped end. Light, weathered patina. L.1,020mm. $700 - $1,000
[323] NEW BRITAIN CLUB Classic mace form with stone head loose; missing gum and shell. L.1,160mm. $300 - $500
[324] SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB – MALAITA With a diamond-shaped head and raised mid-rib in the form of a cross moving down to a hooked, crescent-shaped butt. Blackened patina. A very good example. L.750mm. $600 - $800
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[326] MASSIM CARVER’S CHISEL Masterfully carved in the form of an abstract bird with raised target-shaped eyes. Rich, medium-brown patina. L.200mm. Provenance: From the Hudig Collection. $800 - $1,200
[327] SUPERB MASSIM SPATULA From ebony wood and of large propotions with wide spatulete blade leading up to a rectangular carved handle with two humanistic forms back to back. Lime infill over a deep black patina. 19th century. L.440mm, W.53mm $800 - $1,200
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From ebony wood and of large proportions with slender spatulate blade leading up to a wide, carved mid-section bearing two bird forms back to back; a dart-head handle with small, carved bird terminal. Lime infill over a deep-black patina. 19th century. L.420mm, W.38mm. $800 - $1,200
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[329] FINE SOLOMON ISLAND PADDLE Fine leaf shaped blade leading into an elongated tubular shaft with riased double band near top with a hooked c shaped terminal inlayed with mother of pearl. Rich honey brown and blackened variated patina. L.1520mm. $400 - $600
[330] FINE SOLOMON ISLAND WAR CLUB In orthodox form, slight damage to upper leaf blade. Good, rich patina. L.1,130mm, W.170mm. $400 - $600
[331] FINE SOLOMON ISLAND WAR CLUB Long, slender, leaf blade in orthodox form. Signs of repair apparent. L.1,230mm, W.100mm. $400 - $600
[332] TWO OCEANIC SINKERS Of pecked ovoid form. W.70mm, 55mm. $250 - $350
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[333] VENERATED BONITO TOTEM Of significant size offering orthodox triangulated mother of pearl incised scales to celebrate the luminous nature of this important food source and spiritual totem. Overall form is sleek and well balanced reflecting the carver’s close association with the Bonito. Tail section is also reliefed in realistic manner. c1900. Formally in the collection of Mr Dalrymple. Star Harbour, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands. L.1110mm, W.410mm, H560mm. $15,000 - $25,000
[334] MASSIM CARVED CROCODILE Of hardwood, in the form of a crocodile with delicate incised carving on the top. Black patina. L.370mm, W.68mm. $80 - $120
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[335] FINE SOLOMON ISLAND COMB A flat, triangulated comb made with strips of coconut wood lashed together, middle area covered in a black gum with inlaid shell and leading to a delicate finial at top. L.320mm, W.65mm. $300 - $600
[336] ARROW HEAD FASHIONED FROM HUMAN BONE Arrow of human bone, made and used in warfare in Torres Straits. L.192mm, W.5mm. $150 - $350
[337] OCEANIC ADORNMENT Seed pods and fibre. $100 - $200
[338] EARLY MASSIM BOWL A hollowed circular dish of large proportions, with a thick edge decorated in a zigzag motif broken by intermittent spirals. The sides of the bowl are decorated with handles in rounded spiral form, one of which is well weathered. Dark, dry patina of age. Old collection number on the base. H.170mm, W.460mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Bill Evans, Sydney. Formally in a Private Collection, New Zealand. $600 - $800
[339] SMALL GOURD With woven fibre holder. Santa Cruz Island. H.130mm, W.80mm. $100 - $200
[340] GROUP OF ADORNMENTS/ REMINANTS
[345] GROUP OF ADORNMENTS/ REMNANTS
Various beads $180 - $280
Headbands, necklaces and beads etc. $80 - $120
Beads, armlets and shell. $180 - $220
[351] ASSORTED OBJECTS
[341] GROUP OF ADORNMENTS/ REMNANTS
[346] STONE PESTLE
Including yaul, scraper and beads. $200 - $400
[342] SIX RICE SHELL NECKLACES And an unworked whale tooth. L.125mm, W.40mm. $300 - $400
[343] SHELL NECKLACE LOT Including a Solomon Islands lure and fish hook. L.130mm, W.25mm. $150 - $350
[344] TWO SANTA CRUZ ARMLETS Conus shell. W.65mm, D.35mm; W.75mm, D.45mm. $150 - $250
Of flared tubular form, greenish stone, working to surface. H.180mm, W.50mm. $50 - $100
Including stone club, barb and jaw fragment adornment. $300 - $500
[352] ASSORTED OCEANIC FISHING LURES
[347] VARIOUS OCEANIC ADORNMENTS
Of various size and condition. L.75mm. $150 - $350
Shell necklaces etc. L.110mm, W.90mm. $250 - $450
[353] A FINE WOVEN SKIRT
[348] PETRIFIED SHELLS AND TWO ARROWHEADS Various shapes and forms. $200 - $400
[349] ASSORTED SOLOMON ISLAND FISHING LURES Wood and shell. $400 - $600
Tightly woven skirt with a band to top and twisted fibre body with intermittent decorative yellow bands. L.870mm. $100 - $200
[354] THREE WOVEN BAGS Woven bags of square and rectangular form with tassels. H.230mm; H.130mm; H.175mm. $300 - $500
POLYNESIA & MELANESIA
[350] GROUP OF ADORNMENTS/ REMNANTS
[355] EARLY WOVEN MASK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Open-work weaving of abstract oval form, with raised nose and coiffure. Encrusted patina with traces of red and black pigment. H.340mm, D.280mm. $400 - $600
[356] ADZE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA A finely shaped dark black stone adze of elongated cigar shaped form with flattened base on custom mounted stand. L195mm. $300 - $400
[357] ADZE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA A finely shaped greenstone adze of classic form, with custom-mounted metal stand. L.195mm. $300 - $400
[358] LOT WITHDRAWN
355
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[359] STONE POUNDER AND AXE HEAD
[367] A FINE BREASTPLATE ADORNMENT, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Pecked stone of abstract ovoid form, with a cross-hatched beating surface. Accompanied by an archaic axe blade. Inscribed: Menyamemy and Kamuli mission 1984. L.360mm, L180mm. $200 - $300
Mother-of-pearl, plant fibre, cowrie and nassa shells. Worn by both men and women, and used as currency. H.170mm, W.170mm. $400 - $600
[360] THREE STONE CLUB HEADS
Bamboo pipe with incised design and a wood and fibre codpiece with inlaid nassa shell. L.290mm, W.27mm; L.155mm, W.75mm. $120 - $180
[361] FIVE STONE POUNDERS Pecked stone of abstract ovoid form, with cross-hatched beating surface. Inscribed: Tauri River. PNG. L.275mm, W.85mm; L.250mm, W.45mm; L.215mm, W.60mm; L.280mm, W.65mm; L.240mm, W.45mm. $400 - $600
[362] GROUP OF STONE ADZES, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Varied selection of assorted early adzes. $200 - $300
[363] GROUP OF STONE ADZES, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Varied selection of assorted early adzes. $200 - $300
[364] ASMAT DRUM, PAPUA NEW GUINEA In hourglass shape with rounded handle to one side. Attached lizard skin on the top, bound with cane and bamboo pegs. Light, dry patina. L.590mm. $500 - $700
[365] EARTHENWARE DEEP BOWL, PAPUA NEW GUINEA With an incised zigzag band around the rim and repeated incised heart-shaped abstract faces in yellow, black, ochre and white pigments. H.160mm, D.220mm. $250 - $450
[366] TWO HAFTED ADZES, LARGE AND SMALL, PAPUA NEW GUINEA L.620mm, W.90mm; L.420mm, W.180mm. $100 - $200
AOTEAROA
[369] FINELY WOVEN BIRD, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Very scarce object in the abstract form of a cassowary bird. Bulbous body with long legs and four claws to each leg. Elongated tubular neck, with ovoid head and pointed beak. A raised comb and circular eyes with inset shell. Cassowary feathers, shell, cane and fibre. Mumeri village. L.900mm $400 - $600
POLYNESIA & MELANESIA
Pecked stone of star, oval and circular form. Varying black to light colouration. L.220mm, W.250mm; D.60mm; L.180mm, W.120mm. $300 - $500
[368] OCEANIC PIPE AND COD PIECE
[370] STONE HEADED CLUB, PAPUA NEW GUINEA An elongated circular wooden shaft tapering to a small raised end. The club is mounted, with a large, pierced ovoid stone disc secured by two woven fibre bands. Rich, brown patina. L.650mm, W.173mm. $1,200 - $1,500
[371] SPEAR THROWER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA L.1000mm. $80 - $120
[372] ABELAM ANCESTRAL FIGURE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA A large and impressive Abelam male spirit figure from a traditional men’s house, decorated with ochre and mineral pigments. Abelam People, Prince Alexander Mountains. H.995mm, W.195mm. $2,000 - $4,000
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[373] ABORIGINAL STONE CHURINGA
[379] WOOMERA
Assorted, with flakes and glass spear head $1,500 - $2,000
Leaf-shaped flat springboard. The front entirely covered with linear grooved carving, using zig-zag and parallel motif. Stone tooled finish. Rich brown patina. L.650mm, W.95mm. $500 - $700
[374] VARIOUS STONE GRINDERS Assorted flakes and grinding stones. Max L.250mm. W.110mm. $200 - $400
[375] ABORIGINAL SHIELD LARGE Of hardwood with strong curvilinear form with integrated handle; linear and wave-shaped parallel grooves carved to front and back surface; traces of red ochre remain. Mid-brown, dry patina. Inscribed: Nullagine. L.710mm, W.163mm. $800 - $1200
[376] ABORIGINAL SHIELD Strong curvilinear form with integrated handle; animal designs frame handle with parallel grooves carved to front and back surface. Light-brown, dry patina. L.760mm, W.165mm. $800 - $1,200
[377] ABORIGINAL BEAN WOOD SHIELD Of deep elliptical form. A rebated handle on the back, carved into the body of the shield. Front and back are decorated with broad parallel longitudinal grooves. A varied reddish-brown patina dominates a large painted (natural pigment) circle, couched by four very faint, latitudinal, thickly painted lines on the shield’s face. H.710mm, W.105mm. Provenance: From the Collection of the Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $600 - $800
[378] ABORIGINAL WUNDA SHIELD
379
100
Carved in hardwood, of elongated ovoid form. The front is decorated with deeply fluted zigzag design, articulated into an orthodox three-section form and infilled alternatively with bands of red and black natural earth pigments. The reverse offers incised longitudinal design. Strong traces of red ochre overall, with black-and-white stripes framing the detailed loop handle. 19th century. L.695mm, W.175mm. $2,000 - $4,000
[380] TWO ABORIGINAL WOOMERA – SPEAR THROWERS Heavy weighted wood of reddish-brown patina, with a flat, narrow, paddle-shaped body. L.600mm, L.660mm. Provenance: From the Collection of the Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $400 - $600
[381] LOT WITHDRAWN [382] TWO ABORIGINAL WOOMERA SPEAR THROWERS Lightweight wood; flat paddle, leafshaped body with narrow handle; a tooth (presumably from a kangaroo) affixed by grass fibre, slightly damaged, small cracks, drilled holes. One with, and one missing anchor tooth. Black resin knobs. Reddish-brown patina. Early 20th century. L.550mm, W.122mm; L.550mm, W.93mm. Provenance: From the Collection of the Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $200 - $400
[383] TWO ABORIGINAL WOOMERA – SPEAR THROWERS Rectangular handles lead to narrow, tapering body. Traces of ochre. One point missing. North-west Coast, Queensland. L.860mm, W.62mm; L.840mm, W.45mm. Provenance: From the Collection of the Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $80 - $120
[384] ABORIGINAL WOOMERA SPEAR THROWER
AOTEAROA
Wood, leaf-shaped flat springboard. The front entirely covered with zigzag motif. Stone tooled. Reverse with six-line zigzag pattern running down centre of blade. Serrated cutting edge evident. Edge deteriorating and missing tip. Darkbrown patina. L.600mm, W.100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of the Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $300 - $500
[385] WOODEN CHURINGA With incised, cross-hatched design to front. Small traces of ochre. Mid-brown patina.Painted label attached: Nullagine. 660mm, W.73mm. $300 - $500
[386] WOODEN CHURINGA With tightly carved, stone-tooled geometrical pattern formulating into well-defined, complex, interlocking totem motif; attached human-hair rope to pierced hole. L.570mm, W.100mm. $600 - $800
[387] WOODEN CHURINGA
AUSTRALIA
With incised chevron and linear designs to top. Dry, brown patina. L.260mm $400 - $600
[388] WOODEN BULLROARER With interconnecting, incised linear and circular patterns with pointillism, Unchichera – Frog totem; pierced hole with attached human-hair rope. Inscribed Nullagine L.312mm, W.60mm. $400 - $600
[389] WOODEN CHURINGA With front carved with circular and parallel incised decoration, traces of ochre remain. L.460mm, W66mm. $600 - $800
[390] WOODEN CHURINGA With interconnecting, incised linear and circular patterns with pointillism, Unchichera – Frog Totem; pierced hole. L.160mm, W.25mm. $300 - $500
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[391] ABORIGINAL CHURINGA Circular totems linked throughout by three and five-line linear incisions. Rich, red ochre patina. L.355mm, W.50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of the Zanesville Museum of Art, USA. $600 - $800
[392] WADDY CLUB Incised, linear carving down body. L.750mm, W.25mm. $200 - $400
[393] TWO ABORIGINAL SINGING CHURINGA Of cigar-shaped form with circular and linear motifs overall; traces of ochre remain. L.370mm; L.400mm. $200 - $400
[394] THREE ABORIGINAL SINGING CHURINGA Of cigar-shaped form with circular and linear motifs overall; traces of ochre remain. L.350mm; L.260mm; L.315mm. $300 - $500
[395] STONE CHURINGA STONE, SMALL Of flattened ovoid form. L.530mm. $200 - $400
[396] STONE CHURINGA STONE, MEDIUM Of flattened ovoid form. L.800mm. $400 - $600
[397] ABORIGINAL CHURINGA Of flattened ovoid form, stone damaged. L.920mm. $400 - $600
[398] FINE ABORIGINAL WUNDA SHIELD
388
102
Of hardwood with strong curvilinear form with integrated handle; linear and zigzag parallel grooves carved to front and back surface. Mid-brown, dry patina. Inscribed: Nullagine. L.715mm, W.103mm. $800 - $1,200
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