JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 16 September 2025 / 10:00 am start

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A c.1980 large Māori fish hook made by Dante Botica (1951-),

Estimate $300 - $600
Realised: $1,700 plus premium

Lot Details

of traditional pre-European form, with pohutukawa shank and carved bone barb, fine woven bound lashing with length of plaited cord attached. Hook length 120mm approx. W.80mm. With card detailing this hook. Provenance: Ex. The Estate of John Perry.

A c.1980 large Māori fish hook made by Dante Botica (1951-), Image 1++
A c.1980 large Māori fish hook made by Dante Botica (1951-), Image 1++
A c.1980 large Māori fish hook made by Dante Botica (1951-), Image 1++
A c.1980 large Māori fish hook made by Dante Botica (1951-), Image 1++