MAORI, New Zealand. - Lot 125

Lot n° 125
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Result : 4 780EUR
MAORI, New Zealand. - Lot 125
MAORI, New Zealand. A rare “kōtiate parāoa,” a short club made of marine mammal bone, reserved for chiefs and high-ranking warriors. Its pommel is carved with a tiki figure executed with great skill, while the handle is perforated to accommodate a wrist strap. The flattened blade has an anthropomorphic silhouette with broad, balanced curves and curved notches on the sides—a characteristic feature of kōtiate. Its shape, of remarkable sculptural elegance, resembles that of a violin. 31.8 x 14 cm. This object, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, comes from a collection in Nantes and was acquired in Brittany more than thirty years ago. It is an antique artistic/utility object corresponding to the concept of a “crafted specimen.” To take this item out of the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be required, at the buyer’s expense. Expert: Christian NJIENSI
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