Antiques, Artefacts & Decorative Arts Wednesday, 20 May 2020 - 10:00 AM start

Rare Late C19th Maori Carved Tiānea (Armchair)

Realised: $38,000 plus premium

Lot Details

All over carved with tiki masks, manaia and takarangi spirals with paua shell inset eyes. The seat frame with linear, geometric decoration. Leather covering requires attention. Provenance Ex John Gow Folk Art Collection, Dunbar Sloane 2003. Formerly purchased from auction in England. Y 09644