Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start
A Good And Rare 18th Century Taiaha (Fighting Staff)
Realised: $15,000 plus premium
Lot Details
A Good And Rare 18th Century Taiaha (Fighting Staff) With finely carved rauponga spirals on arero (tongue). Serrated paua shell eyes. The collar with ochre dyed wool. Tapering shaft with rounded end. Provenance: Mark Eglinton Tribal Art, Jerry Bock collection, Hawaii, Christies Paris. Christies Label affixed to the blade 210 cm length. Y 21741
