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Wahaika - Maori - New Zealand

Very Beautiful and Ancient Wahaika Club from the Maori people. 
Wahaika means “fish mouth”.

Wood with a dark patina and incrustations of nacre. 

It is decorated with interlacing of geometric motifs, the edge is ornamented with a little figure with the hands placed on the belly. 

With an ancient label of the Webb’s Auction House (Aukland, New Zealand). 
Provenance: former French collection.  

With some minor scratches and splinters.

The sale, purchase and possession of weapons are subject to national laws and regulations. Please ensure yourself that you have taken into consideration the laws and regulations of your country BEFORE bidding. The sale of weapons to persons aged less than 18 years old is forbidden.  By bidding, you declare that you are at least 18 years old and that you have checked that you have the right to purchase such items in your country.

Mid 20th century - Good 

War club - Wood - Wahaika - Maori - New Zealand 

Southeast Asian, Oceanic & American Art

Reserve price

No reserve price

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Closing date

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Sunday

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Location

The Netherlands

France

Germany

Italy

Belgium

Taiwan

Spain

Greece

Japan

Denmark

Romania

Sweden

Object

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal art and objects

Tribal weaponry and shields

Tribal masks

Sculpture

Tribal jewellery and adornments

Decorative ornament

Tribal tools

Tribal books manuscripts and catalogues

Statue

Book

Carved skull

Cutter

Spinning top

Tribal architectural ornaments

Print

Figure

Rostrum

Bust

Carving

Dance mask

Sea shell

Tribal furniture

Tribal ceramics terracotta stone and glass

Tribal musical instruments

Country of origin

Indonesia

Papua New Guinea

Thailand

Myanmar

Nepal

Cambodia

Solomon Islands

Vanuatu

Malaysia

Myanmar/Burma

Canada

Laos

New Zealand

Panama

Peru

Timor-Leste

Europe

Material

Wood

Bronze

Steel

Silver

Brass

Wood (Teak)

Bone

Satinwood

Shell

Copper

Leather

Textiles

Paper

Alloy

Silver +800

Iron (wrought)

Djati

Gold leaf

Jute

Iron (cast/wrought)

Terracotta

Mother of pearl

Resin

Cotton

Metal

Condition

Good condition

Excellent condition

Fair condition

Good

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Needs restoration

Hand carved

As new

Fine

Very good

Fair

As new - unused

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Extras

Tipped in plates

Period

Late 20th century

Mid 20th century

Early 20th century

2020+

Late 19th century

2000-2010

1940-1950

2010-2020

1950-1960

1980-1990

1750-1800

Mid 19th century

Late 18th century

Early 19th century

Certification

Non-CITES species

Subject

South East Asia

Anthropology

Technique

Engraving

Signature

Not signed

Hand signed

Plate signed

Binding

Hardback

Edition

1st Edition

Multiple Books / Editions

Language

Dutch

English

French

After 2000

1900-2000

1400-1900

Provenance

Private Collection

Gallery/ Antique Dealer

Auction house

Antique Market

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