Maori, Oceanic & African Arts Tuesday, 7 December 2021 - 4:00 PM start
Tongan Tapa Pounder
Realised: $1,400 plus premium
Lot Details
A rare 19th century Tongan Whale bone tapa pounder Elongated rectangular shape tapering to the grip section with deep cut grooves to three of the four sides. A similar example collected in the Pitcairn Islands is held in the collection of the British Museum. 39 cm length
