Tribal Art - 2nd September 2015

Lot 780

A Maori hoe

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £650

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Description

A Maori hoe, paddle, with a flat sided elongated leaf shape blade and a rounded shaft and knop terminal, 129.5cm long.

Provenance

By repute Mr and Mrs A Young collected in New Zealand circa 1901/03 whilst visiting family, who had emigrated in 1864. Thence by descent.