ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Friday, 14 - Monday, 24 March 2025
A large and impressive toki pounamu (adze)
Estimate $3,000 - $6,000
Realised: $2,000 plus premium
Lot Details
of mildly tapered long rectangular form, scarf groove and snap marks to the lateral sides. The poll with natural uneven hammer dressed form. The bevel cutting edge intact and sharp. Of dark to mid green tone with natural pale inclusions. Good overall polish. L.268mm. Provenance: Ex. Jenny Gibbs collection. Registered Y.21793.
