Maori, Oceanic & African Arts Tuesday, 7 December 2021 - 4:00 PM start
Lyonel Grant (Ngati Pikiao
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
Lot Details
Te Arawa) A large and impressive Hoe ( Paddle) The upper section carved with a figure of Papatuanuku conjoined with another figure with Ranginui, the sky father carved at the top of the handle. The blade with a figure of Tane above a marakihau. All inset with paua shell eyes. Made in the late 1970s Lyonel Grant has exhibited nationally and internationally. His work is held in many Galleries and public institutions including the British museum and The Museum of New Zealand: Te Papa Tongarewa This a rare and important carved hoe by one of New Zealand's most important contemporary master carvers. Length 230cm Provenance: Private Collection Auckland
