Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 / 3:00 pm start
19th Century Mere Pounamu (Short Bladed Nephrite Weapon)
Realised: $800 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 five reducing grooves. Small chips to the blade edge and broken and re-glued together Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection. 39 cm length. Y 7127
