Māori and Oceanic Art Tuesday, 10 October 2023 - 4:00 PM start
Superb Pre-European Tree Felling Toki (Argillite)
Realised: $950 plus premium
Lot Details
Superb Pre-European Tree Felling Toki (Argillite) Thick heavy body with square cross-section and hammer dressed tang tapering to an even poll with carved circular grooves, well defined lateral edges and bevel with sharp intact cutting edge. Considered to be a very good example of a tree felling blade. Discovered on Tatapouri beach in 1949. L 33cm, Y number pending
