Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start
A Large Rare Iron Ship Nail Fishhook
Realised: $2,000 plus premium
Lot Details
Ship's nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a fine example of how metal was reworked to serve practical form and function. Attached original muka line. 74cm length. Y21518
