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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
17-Jun-2010
Lot No.
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Description:
Pair of scrimshaw powder horn's by Major Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky 1828 - 1868, made from bullock horns. Beautifully engraved in scrimshaw style depicting three female figures in period dress and a group of Maori warriors in haka stance. Tip of horns removable, unsigned. This pair is illustrated in the definitive publication: G. F Von Tempsky - Artist and Adventurer, by rose young, Heather Curnow and Michael King. Note: This publication accompanies this lot. Length 42 cm. Width 9.7 cm.
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Category:
Precious Objects: Scrimshaw