Lot 57

MAORI WAHAIKA CLUB
NEW ZEALAND




Ancient, African & Oceanic Art and Natural History
Auction: 08 July 2026 at 14:00 BST
Description
carved whalebone, the broad, flattened blade with characteristic lateral notch and gently curved striking edge, one face carved in high relief with a stretching figure, the limbs flexed and hands resting upon the abdomen; the details articulated with incised linear decoration, the base of the handle decorated with the head of a tiki
Dimensions
37.3cm long
Provenance
Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired 2000s



