Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start
19th Century Mere Pounamu ( Short Bladed Nephrite Weapon)
Realised: $6,500 plus premium
Lot Details
19th Century Mere Pounamu (Short Bladed Nephrite Weapon) Crafted from Kawakawa variety pounamu, thin spatulate blade with translucent edge. The blade tapers to the reduced grip section with countersunk suspension hole terminating in three reducing grooves. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection. 33.5 cm length. Y 4918
