Antiquities, Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art - 10th February 2015

Lot 551

A Maori wood feather box

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £3000

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Description

A Maori wood feather box, waka huia, of oval form with allover carved lines and notches, the ends with carved tiki's, the cover with locating lugs to the underside, the main body with black and red staining, 19th century with later European brass handle and feet, 48.5cm long.