MAORI WOODEN PATU
NEW ZEALAND
African & Oceanic Art, Natural History and Ancient Art
Auction: 30 July 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
carved wood, with a broad leaf-shaped blade tapering to a pierced butt for suspension, the area above the handle is embellished with a carved tiki featuring incised facial and body details, with scrollwork ornament to the surrounding area, raised on a bespoke mount
Dimensions
44.3cm tall
Provenance
Mark Blackburn, Honolulu, United States
Private collection, Belgium, acquired from the above