JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 27 October 2026 / 10:00 am start
A Māori old trolling lure (pa kahawai),
Realised: $875 plus premium
Lot Details
with traditional tapered formed wooden body highlighted to the internal surface with conforming paua panel, carved and lashed barb to the base, lashing to the top. Registered Y15798 L.105mm.
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