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Tribal — Cordy's

$5,978
An early/mid-19th century Maori carved patuki (wooden hand club)…
$3,873
An old Solomon Islands frigate bird carving depicted as in fligh…
$2,719
A Cook Islands Tivaevae taorei (postage stamp) cotton patchwork …
$1,273
A rare Maori pre-European stone adze head (toki), of dark grey-g…








Auction House: Cordy's
Number of lots recorded: 29
Lots with images: 29
Prices available: 29
Category: Tribal




Lot Description Price Image
*** An early/mid-19th century Maori carved patuki (wooden hand club) ‘of a higher ranking person’, the square section blade with fine linial and notch repeat carving and with a band of 12 detailed manaia and koruru masks, lobed grip and a stylised full head carved to the butt, good colour and patina. Length 41 cm Provenance: gifted to Dr Cooper from Eltham, Taranaki region, c.1850 by local Maori as payment for medical treatment and show of the esteem with which he was held, then by family descent.… ***
*** An old Solomon Islands frigate bird carving depicted as in flight with inlays of triangular shell sections, the wings slotting to the body, traditional forked tail. Star Harbour, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands, raised on later stand. Length 74 cm. Width 69 cm. ***
*** A Cook Islands Tivaevae taorei (postage stamp) cotton patchwork heirloom quilt decorated with a floral cross on a bold background in bright tropical colours. Length 260 cm width 250 cm pre1950’s ***
*** A rare Maori pre-European stone adze head (toki), of dark grey-green greywacke, unusually with two spiral forms carved to the poll, reduced grip, overall polished finish. Length 208. Registered Y14055 ***
*** A Cook Islands Tivaevae tataura bed cover— the hibiscus flower appliqué decoration with variegated thread embroidery in colours of blue, turquoise, red and green on a pink ground. Width 240 cm length 274 cm 1960’s ***
*** A Maori pre-European greenstone kaka poria (parrot leg ring) of square shaped circular form, the protruding section with original hour-glass shaped suspension hole, notched protuberances to the corner, mid-green colourway and semi translucent. 2.2 x 31. Being assessed for registration. ***
*** An old Png long club, the carved stone head of star form worked to six various points with a central hole fitted to a long tapered wood shaft with woven fibre binding. Length 945, maximum diameter of stone head 22 cm Provenance: from the collection of Mr D. Elliott ‘between 1969 and 1978 - I was a Senior Technical Officer at the University of Technology in Lae Papua New Guinea. I put my indigenous employees through apprenticeships in various trades.… ***
*** A 19th century Maori hardwood paddle (Hoe) with traditional plain long tapered spatulate blade, the plain cylindrical handle with conforming knob at terminal end, good dark colour and patina, mission script monogram to each side. Length 162 cm being assessed for registration. ***
*** An early/mid 20th century Maori carved papahou (treasure box), all-over lineal and notch carved, the tall long lid with masks at each end, the base supported by stylised masks, paua inserts. Length 35 cm, height 14 cm. ***
*** An old Fijian tabua (whale’s tooth pendant) with an orange/brown traditional stained finish, complete with a decorative plaited cord of square section form. Length of tooth 15 cm ***
*** A kiwi feather “collar”, the feathers joined and woven through by strong thread. Length 59 cm ***
*** A Maori pre-European stone adze (toki), of long narrow form and triangular cross section, reduced at the poll, pecked finish, smoothed cutting edge. 22 x 45 x depth 45 cm. ***
*** A c.1900 kauri gum bust of a Maori warrior, traditionally depicted with painted moko, well defined features including cloak, arm to chest holding green painted mere, good old original finish. Height 16 cm. Width 12.5 cm ***
*** An old Fijian Ula hand club, the rootstock head considerably gnarled, on a slender handle with notched decoration at the grip. Length 39.5 cm ***
*** An old Maori kauri gum carved bust of a Wahine, black stained hair and moko, detailed wearing a cloak. Height 15 cm, length 14.5 cm ***
*** A Maori pre-European stone adze (toki) of hogback form, pronounced grip, overall pecked finish, some paint drips, chip to blade. 4.4 cm x 6 cm x 26 cm ***

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