JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 27 October 2026 / 10:00 am start
An early Māori hoanga (grinding/sharpening stone),
Realised: $360 plus premium
Lot Details
with two hemispherical worn indentations, significant wear evident as possible indication of use as a grinding surface. L.395mm. Registered Y22041.
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