JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 1 December 2026 / 10:00 am start

A 20thC Māori large and finely carved wahaika,

Estimate $500 - $800

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Lot Details

the blade with all-over adzed detail, the stylised figure and mask butt with fine lineal and notch detail. L.495mm.

A 20thC Māori large and finely carved wahaika, Image 1++
A 20thC Māori large and finely carved wahaika, Image 1++
A 20thC Māori large and finely carved wahaika, Image 1++
A 20thC Māori large and finely carved wahaika, Image 1++
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