Furniture & Works of Art - 13th January 2009

Lot 731

A Maori quarter-staff

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A Maori quarter-staff, taiaha, the carved finial with a Janus head having inset abalone eyes, paua, two missing, with carved scroll decoration, 58.5in (149cm) l. Old chip to edge.