Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start
Whale Bone Hoeroa (Throwing Weapon)
Realised: $1,300 plus premium
Lot Details
Carved and Pierced to the upper section, with attached platted binding. Hoeroa are prestigious heirlooms usually the preserve of high-ranking men representing their personal mana (chiefly authority). Hoeroa are also weapons, but the technical aspects of their use are uncertain. 95cm length.
