Māori, Oceanic & African Art Tuesday, 8 October 2024 - 5:00 PM start
A Large Impressive 18th Century Mere Pounamu
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Lot Details
A Large Impressive 18th Century Mere Pounamu Large heavy spatulate shape with smooth curved surface tapering to a translucent cutting edge. Blade reducing to an oval cross-sectioned grip with a shouldered butt. Carved in deep green kawakawa variety stone with dark feathery inclusions. Countersunk suspension hole. Some light natural scarring to one side of the blade. H 41.5cm. Y21180
