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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Mar-2014
Lot No.
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Description:
Airtu Ahwito (Caterpillar Fungus). Includes one very rare double-header (which is two reproductive stalks emerging from a single Caterpillar fungus). Considered sacred, used as an indelible dye in tattooing. Burnt to a cinder and mixed with dog fat and soot, the remains of which was carefully preserved and handed down from father to Son. Collected by the vendor's father, Taupo 1950s. Two Caterpillar fungus. Length 15 cm. Length 13 cm. One double-header Caterpillar fungus. Length 15 cm
Estimate:
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Price:
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Category:
Unclassified