Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start
A Superb Large Pre-European Toki (Argillite)
Realised: $1,500 plus premium
Lot Details
Tapering quadrangular shape, well defined lateral edges and bevel with sharp cutting edge. Uneven flaked poll, hammer pecked at the back. The remaining surface with smooth polish. Giant toki of this size are very rare. They were usually associated with important projects such as the felling of large totara or kauri trees or the building of waka (canoes). Provenance: Jenny Gibbs Collection. 33cm length. Y08081
