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Finely carved 19th century…

Sale Title:	Tribal Art, Featuring The Webster Collection Part IV
Auction House:	Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
Auction Location:	Auckland
Date:	05/12/2011

Lot No.		*******
Description:		Finely carved 19th century Mangaia ceremonial adze, the wood base of quadrangular pedestal form, each face composed of square panels, intricately carved with geometric patterns, domed section above surmounted by the stone hafted adze secured with plaited lashing. Brought to New Zealand in the 1880s by a member of the vendor's family but vendor has no further knowledge of provenance. Height 49 cm
Estimate:		*******
Price:		*******
Category:		Tribal — Oceania & Pacific

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