Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start

Copper Ships Nail Shark Hook

Realised: $1,100 plus premium

Lot Details

Cooper ship nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a good example of how the valuable metal was reworked by Maori to serve practical form and function. 10.5cm length. Y 16325