Artefacts

ARTEFACTS WEDNESDAY 10 MAY 2017 3pm START LOT 400 - 835

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HOLLOWAY MUSEUM COLLECTION As part of our two day May Auction Dunbar Sloane is pleased to offer the Frank Holloway collection comprising a large selection of Tribal artefacts, colonial treasures and bladed weapons The sale presents an opportunity for old seasoned collectors and dealers also new collectors to enter this wonderful and interesting area of collecting with most objects priced below $1,000 and the majority at no reserve. Encompassed in the sale is a very good selection of Maori artefacts, 19th and 20th century examples from Polynesia, Melanesia, Africa the Americas and Australia also a superb collection of Kauri Gum, Folk art, New Zealand colonial and Militaria.

Frank Holloway started collecting in the 1960s with a passion for the interesting and rare, the collection which has a and wide range of material is a testament to his hard work ethic and his passion for tribal art and antiques. The collection was housed in the Holloway private family museum in Whanganui and is one of the largest we have offered for many years.

Selected private vendor entries will also be offered in this sale.

Maori

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Please note: Lots with Y numbers cannot be picked up until the buyers have a registered collectors number from the Ministery for Culture and Heritage. Some Maori artefacts will be Y numbered once sold, some are pending assessment by a museum

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Mahe - Stone Sinker bulbous form with raised top, pierced hole for attachment, H.9.5cm, W.7cm, Y20077 $100 - 300

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Group of Mahe - Sinkers round form with pecked groove for attachment (3), Y20152 - Y20154 $100 - 300

Group of Mahe - Sinkers round form with pecked groove for attachment (3) Y20101 - Y20103 $100 - 300

Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (6) Y20059 - Y20064 $100 - 300 Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type together with stone scraper (8), Y20022 - Y20028 $100 - 300

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (6) Y20162 - Y20168 $100 - 300

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (8) Y20016 - 20021 $100 - 300

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (7) Y20122 - Y20128 $100 - 300

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (7) Y20172 - Y20178 $100 - 300

Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (5), Y20029 - Y20032, Y20067 $100 - 300

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (6), Y20129 - Y20134 $100 - 300

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (6) Y20146 - Y20151 $100 - 300 Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (6) Y20083 - Y20088 $100 - 300 Group of Mahe - Sinkers round form with pecked groove for attachment together with patu handle (4), Y20135 - Y20138 $100 - 300 Group of Sinkers of varying size and stone type (4), Y20078 - Y20080 $100 - 300 Group of Mahe - Sinkers round form with pecked groove for attachment together with stone pounder (3) Y20185, Y20187, Y20188 $100 - 300 Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (6) Y20089 - 20094 $100 - 300 Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (6), Y20054 - Y20057, Y20065, Y20066 $100 - 300

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (6), Y20033 - Y20038 $100 - 300 Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (4) Y20058, Y20068 Y20070 $100 - 300 Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (5), Y20095 - 20099 $100 - 300 Group of Objects three grinding stones together with a pounder fragment (4) Y20179 - Y20181 $100 - 300 Group of Mahe - Sinkers ovoid form with recessed center lines for attachment, Y20169 - Y20171 $100 - 300 Group of Objects large weathered adze, triangular form pounder and patu handle with broken blade Y20041 - 20043 $100 - 300 Large Toki - Adzes two large and exceptional examples, L.25.5cm and 22.5cm, Y20081, Y20082 $200 - 400 Superb Toki of classic form with pecked butt, terminating into very fine cutting edge designed to maximise power of cutting edge, early pre-contact form, L.28.5cm, W.7cm, Y20049 $1,500 - 2,500 Patu Muka of classic bulbous form with pecked surface and raised decoration to handle end, Y20046 $200 - 400 Patu Muka of classic bulbous form with pecked surface, Y20048 $200 - 400 Patu Aruhe wooden patu of classic tapering form with bulbous end (2), Y20189, Y20190 $100 - 300 Patu Aruhe wooden patu of classic tapering form with bulbous end (2), Y20191, Y20192 $100 - 300 Patu Muka of classic bulbous form with pecked surface, Y16421 $200 - 400

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Piu Piu classic form with two bands to skirt, Y20224

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Hieke - Rare Rain Cloak double pair twining, robust plaited finish to the top edge, expertly woven from harakeke and natural fibres, Y20225 $1,000 - 2,000

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Group of Large Toki - Adzes two large and exceptional examples, L.22cm and 24cm, Y20039, Y20040 $100 - 300 Group of Toki - Adzes of varying size and stone type (7), Y20139 - Y20145 $100 - 300

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Group of Objects four adzes together with two grinding stones (6), Y20110 - 20115

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying sizes and stone types (6) Y20116 Y20121 $100 - 300

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Group of Toki - Adzes of varying sizes and stone types (3) Y20074 20076 Unusual Stone Toki crafted from the handle of a patu onewa with partially drilled hole to either side, blade sharply tapers to a cutting edge, rare object Y20161 $100 - 300 Group of Objects stone scrapers with attached early label (2) Y20181, Y20183 Patu Onewa of classic form and pecked finish face, terminated to a rounded butt with four curved lineage lines, L.27cm, Y20050 $800 - 1,200 Patu Onewa a long and elegant blade with a hightly finished face, terminating to a rounded butt with four curved lineage lines, pierced hole for attachment with human hair binding, L.29cm, Y20053 $1,000 - 2,000 Mere Pounamu dark green pounamu, flat in profile, bulbous end with linear groove decoration and pierced hole for attachment, L.27.5cm, Y20052 $800 - 1,200

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Mere Ponamu an early well proportioned example with good weight and elegant form, the blade of mid-green translucent speckled stone leading to a slightly raised butt of simple form, L.32cm, Y20051 $300 - 500 Patu Paraoa - Whale Bone Patu of classic traditional form, the soft patina pierced with hole for attachment, L.38.5cm, Y20186 $1,000 - 3,000 Early Wahaika of classic form, exteremely weathered, faint decoration to base and inside cutting edge pierced hole for attachment to top of handle, L.32.5cm, Y20221 $400 - 600

448 Wahaika large flattened blade tapering to a sharp striking edge, inside edge decoration with a carved standing figure with arms to torso, dark brown rich patina, L.37cm, Y20220

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Toki - Adze greenstone of flattened rectangular form with sharp cutting edge, L.16cm, Y20100 $100 - 200 Toki Pounamu classic form, dark green nephrite, sharp cutting blade, L.11cm, Y20044 $200 - 400 Toki Pounamu flattened rectangular form, tapering to a cutting edge with three worked lines to either side of the blade, L.9.5cm, Y20045 $200 - 400 Kapeu Pounamu large early example in orthodox form with pierced suspension hole, L.16cm, Y20000 $1,500 - 2,500 Kuru Pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment, 6cm, Y20015 $200 - 400 Kuru Pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment, L.5.5cm, Y20011 $150 - 350 Kuru Pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment, L.9cm, Y20012 $200 - 400

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Kuru Pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment, L.10cm, Y20010 $200 - 400

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Kuru Pounamu early example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment, L.5.5cm, Y20014 $200 - 400

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Kuru Pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment, L.5.2cm, Y20011 $150 - 350 Large Kuru Pounamu good example in orthodox form with pierced hole for attachment, L.12cm, Y20006 $200 - 400

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Two Whale Bone Adornments L.10cm and 8.5cm (2)

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Group of Objects including three adornments, two chisels and two sinkers (7) Y20204 - Y20208

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Fine Stone Lure Shank circular shaft leading to a tapered end with pierced hole for attachment, raised end for attachment of line, L.7.5cm, Y20001 $100 - 300

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Early Hei Tiki Pounamu stunning early example in orthodox stance, well defined facial features, ribs and limbs with head tilting to the right and two pierced well worn hourglass shaped suspension holes, H.7.5cm, Y20013 $4,000 - 8,000 Hei Tiki of classic form, head tilted to the right, arms resting to top of thighs, pierced hole for attachment, H.6.5cm, Y20008 $400 - 600 Hei Tiki Pounamu in orthodox form with head tilting to the right, weathered worn patina to faces, pierced hole for attachment, H.9.5cm, Y20002 $300 - 600 Hei Tiki Pounamu small example, head tilting to the right, arms resting to top of thighs, H.5.2cm, Y20009 $200 - 400

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Hei Tiki Pounamu small example with wax inset to eyes, some damage to feet, H.4.5cm, Y20005 $100 - 300 Koropepe Pounamu very rare and early adornment, spiral shape which leads to koru form design at the end of the tail, representing a mythical bird or eel/fish form, extremely good example with well defined facial features, inset eyes, raised notch to beak, pierced hole to back of neck for attachment, DIA.5.3cm, Y20003 $1,800 - 3,800 Fine Pekapeka Pounamu of beautiful form and symmetry of back to back mythological creatures with well defined features, pierced back for attachment, L.3cm, H.4.5cm, Y20007 $800 - 1,200 Whakapakoko Atua - God Stick rectangular form with two standing figures, tapering to a pointed base, H.25cm, Y20219 $200 - 400 Whakapakoko Atua - God Stick cylindrical form with raised manaia head with protruding tongue and raised forehead leading to tapered head, traces of red pigment evident, H.31.5cm, Y20218 $300 - 500

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Group of Objects including adornments, teeth and hook fragments, etc. (15) Y20193 - Y20203

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Tekoteko - Ancestral Figure flattened rectangular head with large protruding tongue and raised facial features, carved spiral design to shoulders and arms resting upon stomach, slightly bent knees standing on carved base with pataki and triple heihei designs, H.93cm, Y20223 $2,000 - 4,000

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Tekoteko - Ancestral Figure cylindrical form, well defined facial features with large tongue protruding from mouth, fingers resting upon torso, slightly bent feet standing on raised base, fully carved with pataki and triple heihei decoration, H.92cm, Y20222 $800 - 1,200

475 Taiaha traditional form with flattened tapering body leading to a raised head with pataki and heihei decoration and diamond shaped paua inset eyes, rich dark brown patina, L.151cm, Y20213

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Kakauroa - Long Handled Axe early example with early iron trade axe head, shaft carved with figures, koru design with pataki and single and double heihei lines, shaft end carved with traditional taiaha style tongue, rich dark brown patina, L.102.5cm, Y20216 $2,000 - 4,000 Hoe - Paddle traditional early form with dark patina, L.126cm, Y20210 $200 - 400 Hoe - Paddle traditional early form with dark patina, L.141.5cm, Y20211 $200 - 400 Hoe - Paddle traditional form with carving to top, light brown patina, L.139cm each (2), Y20212, Y20215 $200 - 400 Tokotoko - Walking Stick carved with intricate pataki and heihei patterns and carved head to handle, light brown patina (some borer), H.91cm, Y20217 $250 - 450 Toki Pou Tangata - Ceremonial Adze fine and rare example of chiefly ceremonial adze, the top carved with dominating manaia figure holding a lizard by its tail, fully decorated with pataki and triple heihei designs to top shaft, stone adze bound with muka fibre lashing and decoration, cylindrical shaft leading to carved manaia end, mid to dark brown patina, L.90cm, Y20214 $3,000 - 5,000

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Resin Bust of Whetoi Pomare II (Ngapuhi)

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Box of Assorted Maori Folk Art including carved figures, waka, salts, etc, (12) $50 - 80

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Tewhatewha - Two Handled Weapon small and simple form with plate shaped head, decoration to shaft and blade, light brown patina, L.91cm $100 - 300

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485 Waka small river going waka of hollowed form with weathered patina, pierced holes to side for attachment, L.340cm, W.33cm

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Mwai Mask wooden mask with overlaid shell, decorated with black, red and white pigment, PNG, H.86cm $100 - 300 PNG Mask hollow form with raised facial features, reddish brown patina, H.73cm $100 - 300 Large PNG Mask of hollow form decorated with alligator and bird forms, H.90cm $100 - 300 Two Statues carved standing figures with fibre, feather and shell adornments, PNG, H.70cm and 78cm $100 - 300 Group of PNG Masks with feather, fibre and shell adornments, H.55cm, 67cm and 41cm (3) $100 - 300 PNG Figure in squatting pose with shell inset eyes and raised facial features, dark brown patina, H.33cm $100 - 300 PNG Drum hollowed with deep carving overall $100 - 300 Group of Melanesian Instruments including four flutes and a rattle (5) $100 - 30 Carved Wooden Crocodile fine carving to head and body, mid-brown patina, Melanesia, L.122cm$10 $100 - 300 Group of Melanesian Arrows of varying size and design together with two bows $100 - 300 Group of Melanesian Arrows of varying size and design together with finely woven bow and two others $100 - 300

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PNG Storyboard fully carved with figures and animal forms, traces of white pigment evident, H.74cm, W.79cm $100 - 300

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Vanuatu Figure seated with arms resting to stomach, red and white painted decoration to face, H.84cm $100 - 300

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Group of Spears of varying size and design, L.300cm max. $100 - 300 Group of Paddles of varying size and design, L.280cm max. $100 - 300 Group of Spears of varying size and design together with five bows, L.200cm max $100 - 300 Group of PNG Masks of large hollow form decorated with fibre and feathers, H.67cm and 80cm $100 - 300

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Large PNG Figure standing with arms resting to side with ovoid head inset with shell and decorated with red, white and black pigment, H.150cm $100 - 300

Group of Walking Sticks of varying size and design, H.106cm max. (7) $100 - 300

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Group of Walking Sticks of varying size and design together with parasol and horsewhip (11) $100 - 300 Large Indonesian Statue figure seated with large protruding tongue, adorned with various carved animals, light mid-brown patina, H.136cm $100 - 300 Large Indonesian Statue depicting two figures, one resting on the shoulders of the other seated figure, H.133cm $100 - 300 Large PNG Orators Stool orthodox form of figure formed as seat, raised carving with fine red black and white pigment design to face, woven fibre attached to chin, H.117cm $100 - 300

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PNG Orators Stool flattened rectangular back with circular seat resting upon three carved masks on a circular base, H.110cm $100 - 300 Group of Statues of varying size and design, H.86cm max. (4) $100 - 300 Large Indonesian Statue squatting figure holding a snake, raised bowl to top, flanked by two carved monkeys, H.157cm $100 - 300 Large PNG Figure standing atop domed base with raised facial features, shell inset eyes and feather and fibre decoration, H.113cm $100 - 300 Group of PNG Artefacts including flute stopper, drum and gope board (3) $100 - 300 Group of Hafted Adzes of varying size and design, PNG, L.75cm (3) $100 - 300 Two Hafted Adzes of varying size and design, PNG, L.65cm (2) $100 - 300 Three PNG Hardwood Statues with inset shell eyes and various designs, H.72cm max. $100 - 300 Group of PNG Statues of varying size and design, H.55cm max. (5) $100 - 300 Group of PNG Statues of varying size and design, H.73cm max. (3) $100 - 300 Group of PNG Artefacts including two drums, statue and flute stopper, L.64cm max. (4) $100 - 300 Three PNG Masks together with two cassowary bird bone daggers (5) $100 - 300 Group of PNG Statues of varying size and design, H.45.5cm (4) $100 - 300

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Two Food Bowls of hollow form with carving to end finials, blackened brown patina, PNG, L.92cm max. $100 - 300 PNG Hook Mask deeply carved with blackened light brown patina, H.81cm $300 - 500 Group of Melanesian Arrows of varying size and design, L.128cm max. together with two bows $100 - 300 Group of Melanesian Arrows of varying size and design, L.140cm max. together with three bows $100 - 300 Group of Spears of varying size and design, H.290cm max. (10) $100 - 300 Group of Melanesian Spears of varying size and design, H.245cm max.

(12) $100 - 300 Group of Spears of varying size and design, H.300cm max. (14) $100 - 300 PNG Orators Stool two standing figures with raised arms holding circular flattened seat on raised circular base, dark rich brown patina with fibre and shell decoration $100 - 200 Large Gope Board fully carved depicting several figures paddling a canoe with village and animal form border, blackened wood with red and white pigment, W.137cm, H.67cm $200 - 400 Group of PNG Artefacts including two masks, two bowls and drill, W.78cm max. (5) $100 - 300 Group of Carved PNG Crocodiles of varying size and design L.93cm max. (4) $100 - 300 Large Group of PNG Pottery including six pots and four statues of varying sizes and designs (10) $100 - 300 PNG Mask together with statue, H.54cm max.

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Assorted Artefacts including two spears, four masks, three statues, canoe, fibre adornments, etc.

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Assorted Artefacts including woven basket, gourd and large collection of shell necklaces, etc.

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Similar Lot as Above including woven baskets, adornments, gourds and large collection of shell necklaces, etc.

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Large Group of Artefacts including mask, statue and various tribal artefacts, etc.

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Similar Lot As Above including game board, statues, etc.

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Assorted Adornments including PNG necklace, boar tusks, horns, etc.

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Similar Lot As Above including collection of combs and hair pins of horn and wood, etc.

Africa 542

Cassawary Bone Daggers L.28cm max. (4)

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Early African Shield of oval form with dome centre of hide and wood, H.66cm $200 - 400

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Pair of African Shields wood with hide binding decorated with red, black and white pigments. L.50cm max. $200 - 400 Tanzanian Ebony Figure together with Kenyan shield $100 - 200 Fang Reliquary Figure with three heads, a cylindrical torso and powerful arms resting to chest, darn encrusted patina, H.51cm $200 - 400 African Fetish Figure standing with arms resting to side, adorned with nails, rope and old padlock, traces of white and red pigment to face, H.56cm $200 - 400 Baule Mask of hollowed form with carved horns to chin and head, polychrome paint decoration to surface, H.75cm $200 - 400

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Group of African Artefacts including figural pigment pot, rattle, fetish figure and wooden container (4) $200 - 400 African Maternity Figure together with two masks, H.36cm max. $200 - 400 Yoruba Stool together with ceremonial bowl, both decorated with carved figures and animals, H.37cm max. $300 - 500 Dogon Mask hollowed rectangular form with seated figure to top, attached fibre and shell decoration, traces of natural pigments evident, H.70cm $200 - 400 Bobo Mask hollowed form with large crest to brow, raised facial features and painted geometric decoration, H.53cm $200 - 400 $200 - 400 Two Congo Maternity Figures one with baby resting on legs, the other feeding a child, dark brown patina, H.30cm max. $300 - 600 Chokwe Mask with raised facial features and elaborately woven coiffure, scarification under eyes and on cheeks, dark rich patina with trace of white pigment, H.24cm $300 - 500 Chokwe Mask with raised facial features and elaborately woven coiffure, scarification under eyes and to forehead, dark rich patina with traces of white pigment, H.24cm $300 - 500 Songye Fetish Figure standing with arms resting on torso, elongated neck leading to large head with raised facial features, attached horn, bell and beaded adornment, H.44cm $200 - 400

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African Axe together with two whips, L.76cm max.

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Southern African Beaded Adornment constructed of blue, black, white and red beads over a fibre base, L.21cm $100 - 200

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Group of African Artefacts including carved ebony busts, spear and statue $100 - 200 Three Southern African Clubs each with a bulbous head with long cylindrical shaft, L.74cm max. $300 - 600

Wooden Statue in the form of a standing deer with attached horns, blackened brown patina, H.67cm $100 - 300

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Large Group of Roman Fragments

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Group of Fragments from Pompeii including busts, adornments and beads, etc. $100 - 200

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Three African Spears of varying size and design, H.214cm max.

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Group of African Instruments including two thumb harps and drum, H.48.5cm max $100 - 200

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Pair of African Combs one figural comb together with multi-prong bound example, H.24cm max.

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Qty of American Indian Stone Arrow Tips of varying size and stone type $150 - 250

Southern African Headrest flattened rectangular top with six cylindrical pillars attached to decorated base, blackened brown patina, L.39cm $300 - 500

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Qty of American Indian Stone Implements including axe head, tools, etc. $100 - 300

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Large Carved African Figure with crested coiffure, well defined head and facial features leading to an elongated neck, legs slightly bent resting on circular base, dry light brown patina with traces of white pigment, H.146cm $300 - 500 Wooden Drum with hide membrane, Dia.37cm, H.36cm

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Group of South American Pottery Fragments in the form of masks and a statue (4) $100 - 300 Group of South American Pottery Fragments in the form of masks (6) $100 - 300

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Assorted South American & Egyptian Objects including statues, masks, vases, etc. (24) $100 - 300

South American Wooden Figure depicting standing man holding mask to chest, dry weathered patina, H.53cm $100 - 300 $100 - 300

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Group of American Indian Stone Tools of varying size and stone type, L.17cm max. (3) $200 - 400

Framed Collection of American Indian Spear & Arrow Heads L.75cm, H.57cm $150 - 350 Fine Bone Batak Shaman’s Horn carved with lizards, scorpions, foliage and figures, sealed by carved stopper depicting figure riding the Singa-naga with hain handle attached, L.57cm $200 – 400 Aboriginal Kundela Stick slim tapered wood body with attached gum and feather top, used by a kurdaitcha man in bone pointing curse ritual, L.29.5cm $100 - 300 Group of Aboriginal Shields hardwood shields, raised hollowed handles, designs to front face of larger shield, H.72.5cm max. $200 - 400 Group of Aboriginal Boomerangs classic form, some designs to surface (6) $200 - 400 Two Aboriginal Waddys - Throwing Sticks together with two digeridoos, L.107.5cm (4) $100 - 300

Large Group of Aboriginal Waddys - Throwing Sticks hardwood, some decoration evident, traces of natural pigment (13) $300 - 600 Group of Stone Aboriginal Artefacts of varying size and form (7) $80 – 120

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Large Model Canoe with single hollowed hull and outrigger attached held together with twisted fibre bindings, L.100cm $300 - 500 Two Model Canoes single hollowed hull with decoration to outer surface, L.63cm max. $200 - 400 Two Model Canoes single hollowed hull with decoration and attached shells to larger canoe, L.52cm max. $100 - 300 Two Model Canoes single hollowed hull with decoration to outer surface, L.74.5cm max. $100 - 300 Two Large Model Canoes single hollowed hull with decoration to outer surface, L.94.5cm max. $200 - 400 Vanuatu Spirit Head constructed of cobweb fibre over modeled clay face with attached tusks with red, black and white pigment evident, H.61cm $400 - 600 Early Fijian Vunikau - Rootstock Club of classic form with rich reddish brown patina, H.110.5cm $400 - 800 Fijian Kiakavo - War Club hardwood in traditional form, L.90cm $300 - 600 Fijian Club large bulbous head with tapering handle, blackened red patina, decoration to head, L.96cm $300 - 600 Two Fijian Clubs of classic form, L.108cm max. $200 - 400

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Early Fijian Totokia - Club of traditional form, large domed decorated head, blackened red patina, L.81cm $500 - 700 Two Fijian Clubs of classic form with blackened patina L.97cm max. $300 - 600 Fijian Bowai - Pole Club cylindrical form with decoration to handle, blackened red patina, L.69cm $300 - 600 Fijian Ula - Club bulbous head with decoration to handle, L.44cm $200 - 400 Fijian Tabua classic form with pierced holes for attachment, honey coloured patina, L.15cm together with traditional fly whisk $100 - 300

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Assorted Polynesian & Melanesian Fans (11) $100 - 300

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Similar Lot as Above (6) $100 - 300

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Large Massim Ceremonial Paddle with intricate decoration to top depicting human and animal forms leading to tubular shaft and flared paddle to end, L.220cm $100 - 300

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Polynesian Shell Trumpet with pierced hole L.38cm $100 - 300 Group of Adzes of varying size and stone type (5) $200 - 400 Large Tongan Adze good example with polished top and sharp striking edge, L.26cm $200 - 400

Four Small Adzes together with Tahitian Obsidian of varying sizes

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Group of Clam Shell Adzes together with obsidian scraper

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Group of Clam Shell Adzes (6)

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Group of Adornment shell adornment together with woven fibre and shell armband

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Stone Headed Club tapering shaft with blackened patina, New Britain, L.122cm $200 - 400

Fijian Totokia - Club together with Samoan hand club, L.78cm max. $300 - 600

Two Melanesian Clubs of mid-brown patina, L92cm max. $200 - 400

Pitcairn Island Flying Fish by Burt Christian, L.32cm $200 - 400

Similar Lot As Above L.19cm max.

(5) $200 - 400

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Similar Lot As Above L21cm max. (5) $200 - 400

636

620

Similar Lot As Above together with stone scraper (5)

621

Similar Lot As Above L.20.5cm max. $200 -400

622

Large Stone Adze pecked surface with groove for attachment, L.16cm $100 - 300

Early Mangaian Ruatangaeo Ceremonial Adze finely polished adze head lashed to the turret form base with intricate binding, fully decorated with triangular motifs, light brown patina, H.42cm, W.8.5cm $2,000 - 4,000 Group of Polynesian Objects including cane cutter, walking stick and dance club (3) $100 - 300

617

618

623

Group of Timor Adzes of varying size and stone type together with polishing stone, L.15cm max. (5) $100 - 300 Group of Adzes of varying size and stone type (7) $200 - 400

Group of Adzes of varying size and stone type, L.12cm max. (5) $100 - 300

Three Kiribati Shark Tooth Swords coconut wood with sharks teeth bound by fine fibre cord, L.72cm max. $100 - 300

624

Similar Lot As Above smaller examples (8)

Assorted Polynesian Handicrafts including eight kete and five pieces of barkcloth (13) $100 - 300

625

Group of Easter Island Adzes of varying size and stone type L.20cm max. (5) $200 - 400

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Group of Adzes of varying size and stone type (8) $200 - 400

628

Pair of Fijian Ula - Clubs bulbous head with decoration to handles, L.40cm max. $200 - 400

616

Group of Small Adzes of varying size and stone type (10) $200 - 400

633

634

635

637

638

639

Stone Headed Club tapering shaft with reddish brown patina, New Britain, L.135cm $200 - 400 Solomon Islands Paddle Club of classic form, damage to blade, L.146cm $200 - 400 Solomon Islands Dance Club of traditional form, damage to blade and shaft, L.109cm $300 - 500 Group of Melanesian Clubs of varying size and design L.159cm max.

(4) $100 - 300 Fine Vanuatu Club of tapering form with raised end and reddish brown patina, L.77cm $200 - 400 Fine Solomon Island Club with flattened leaf shaped blade and raised medial ridge, shaft bound with fine orchid fibre decoration, L.127.5cm $200 - 400 Solomon Island Paddle with figural decoration to blade, mid-brown patina L.160cm $100 - 300

649

606

650

646 • 647 643 • 642

ARTEFACTS

49

640

641

642

643

644

645

646

647

Solomon Islands Shield tightly woven wicker shield with blackened designs to surface, L.80cm $600 - 900 Solomon Islands Scoop blackened patina with inlaid shell, L.29cm $300 - 500 Melanesian Scoop light brown patina, damage to lip, L28.5cm $100 - 300 Santa Cruz Napa Dance Staff classic form with painted geometric patterns to the body and square pierced hole to handle for attachment, L.100.5cm $300 - 600

Fijian Tanoa - Kava Bowl in the form of a turtle resting on eight legs, pierced hole to head with attached fibre binding, reddish brown patina, L.52cm, W.39cm $1,000 - 2,000

651

737

734

Solomon Islands Wari Hau Ceremonial Staff wooden shaft with inlaid shell, stone head bound with tightly woven fibre L.38cm $2,800 - 4,800

649

735

Solomon Islands Wari Hau Ceremonial Staff wooden shaft with inlaid shell, stone head bound with tightly woven fibre L.39cm $2,800 - 4,800

Group of Polynesian Objects including coconut water storage hanger together with four coconut shell cups (5)

650

736

Santa Crua Napa Dance Staff classic form with painted geometric patterns to the body, L.83cm $300 - 600

648

50

Pair of Solomon Island Paddles with decoration to blades, both with light brown patina, L.147cm max. $200 - 400

Fijian Tanoa - Kava Bowl hollowed bowl with protruding pierced lug for attachment and four tapering legs, reddish brown patina L.60.5cm, W.40.5cm $800 - 1,000 Two Polynesian Shell Trumpets with pierced holes, L.37cm max. $100 - 300

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738

PRIVATE VENDORS

655

656

Neil Darroch and his long time friend Noel Thomas had a lifelong interest in collecting Maori artefacts , both being regular collectors and buyers at auctions, through the 1980s and 90s. Now retired as a Valuer and in his 80s Neil is selling his remaining collection.

Neil was fascinated by the tools and items the Maori used to live with , for fishing, carving, working the land, ceremonies and battles.

658

659

Maori

653

654

Patu Paraoa - Whale Bone Patu C19th or earlier, six fine ridges to butt, squared end, L. 40.5cm, Y112 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection. Sold Dunbar Sloane 1988 $1,000 - 3,000 Rare Wahaika C19th, male carved figure to back with long protruding tongue, four ridges to butt, square hole, L.35cm, Y4962 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection, formerly E.B. Williams collection, Hastings (early C20th).

Ref 90. $3,000 - 5,000 Putorino - Finely Carved Flute C19th, figure eight central hole incorporating large figure with clasped hands, wheku face to both sides at blowing end, extensive rauponga carving, paua shell inset eyes, flax lashings, L.46cm, Y6523 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection. Ref 1203 painted. $5,000 - 8,000

Toki - Adze pre-contact period, greywacke, quadrangular form, L.16.5cm, Y4464 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $200 - 400

657 Taiaha C19th or earlier, spiral and notch decorated tongue, plain head and blade, L.145cm, Y4057

PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection

$700 - 1,200

652

Hei Tiki Pounamu contact period, asymmetrical form with right hand to chest and left hand to thigh, suspension hole flared on reverse, H.10cm, Y6572 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection, formerly purchased Dunbar Sloane 1988 $5,000 - 7,000

660

661

662

Tewhatewha - Two Handled Weapon C19th, simple carved decoration to shaft, hole to blade for suspending feathers, L.111cm, Y4052 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $500 - 1,000 Mutu Kaka - Bird Snare C19th or earlier, tiki style head to shaft with notched lips, manaia carving to arm (damaged and some borer) L.27.5cm, Y4898 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection. Old collection No. 3452 $400 - 800 Group of Toki - Adzes pre-contact period, of varying size and stone type, two are blade ends, Y4121, Y4122, Y6623, Y6687, Y7555 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $100 - 200 Two Mahe - Stone Sinkers both with lashing grooves, L. 6cm & 3.5cm, Y3875, Y4771 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $200 - 400 Two Toki Pounamu together with kuru and a greenstone tool fragment, pre-contact period, Y2206, Y2207, Y No. pending, Y7529 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $100 - 300

663

664

665

666

667

668

Toki Pounamu pre-contact period, ridges to under side, dark stone, L.14cm, Y6576 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection. Formerly purchased Dunbar Sloane 1988 $300 - 600 Group of Toki Pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a pendant with suspension hole, Y2205, Y4473, Y4834, Y No. Pending PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $200 - 400 Two Toki Pounamu of varying stone types, both L.11cm, Y2236, Y3841 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $200 - 400 Group of Toki Pounamu pre-contact period, of varying size, one formed as pendant with suspension hole, Y3826, Y4472, Y4474 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $200 - 400 Albatross Bone Toggle pre-contact period with suspension hole on underside, used to secure hei tiki around neck, L.4.5cm, Y5079 PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $200 - 400 Unusual Bone Implement partially formed suspension hole to rounded end, separated at the middle, L.16.5cm, Y No. pending PROVENANCE: Neil Darroch collection $100 -300

The Griffin Collection - These items were collected by the vendor’s Father and Grandfather in the early to mid 20th Century 669

Mutu Kaka - Wooden Bird Snare contact period or earlier, upper portion of upwright with full face manaia type carving to end of arm, H. 25cm, Y3141 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection. See Y certificate. $1,000 - 2,000

ARTEFACTS

51

52

660

661

662

663

664

665

666

667

668

673

674

656

679 • 681 • 684

680 • 678

683 • 685 • 682

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670

671

672

673

674

675

676

Large Toki Pounamu pre-contact period, quadrangular form with sharp edges, L. 24cm, Y2641 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $1,000 - 2,000 Mere Pounamu contact period, flecked greenstone with hour glass suspension hole and worn ridges to butt, L. 35cm, Y2625 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection, purchased Dunbar Sloane 1958. $6,000 - 9,000 Mere Pounamu C19th, of flat form, three ridges to pointed butt, L.37cm, Y2573 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection, ex estate of George Wooller. See Y certificate. $4,000 - 6,000 Whalebone Pekapeka late C19th/ early C20th, central frontal tiki flanked by two profile manaia, finely carved with paua shell inset eyes, W.6cm, Y2700 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection. $800 - 1,500

677

678

679

680

681

Bone Pekapeka late C19th/ early C20th, manaia heads facing outwards, paua shell inset eyes, similarly decorated to both sides, W. 5.5cm, Y2699 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $400 - 800

Toki Poutangata - Ceremonial Adze C19th, dark flared greenstone adze bound to haft with flax cord, haft decorated with notch motif and paua shell inset, tiki figure to top of haft, L.47cm, Y4919 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $3,000 - 5,000

Toki Poutangata - Ceremonial Adze C19th or earlier, stone adze of tapering form bound to haft with flax cord, haft of simple fine curved form with deep lashing groove, L. 52cm, Y2646, Y2647 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection. $1,500 - 3,000

682

683

684

685

Kete Kiwi late C19th/early C20th, flax backing and flax tassels to rim, twisted flax handles, W. 21cm, H. 13cm, Y2720 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection, ex Bethunes 1973. $800 - 1,300 Kuru Pounamu contact period or earlier, flat oval form with hour glass suspension hole, L. 7cm, Y2670 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $400 - 800 Kuru Pounamu contact period or earlier, elongated cylandrical form with hour glass form suspension hole, L.10.5cm, Y2659 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $500 - 1000 Kuru Pounamu contact period or earlier, flat oval form with hour glass suspension hole, L.9.5cm, Y3209 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $400 - 800 Kuru Pounamu contact period or earlier, elongated oval form with orn suspension hole. L. 10.5cm, Y2679 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $500 - 800 Kuru Pounamu pre- contact period, translucent greenstone of flat oval form, L.9cm, Y2682 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $400 - 700 Kuru Pounamu pre-contact period, translucent greenstone of flat slender oval form, L.8cm, Y2677 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $400 - 700 Kuru Pounamu pre-contact period, flat oval form, L.9cm, Y2672 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $400 - 700 Kuru Pounamu pre-contact period, flat oval form, L.7.5cm, Y2676 PROVENANCE: John Griffin collection $400 - 600

696

ARTEFACTS

53

669

703

675

676

54

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702a

687

655

698

671

672

ARTEFACTS

55

686

56

Rare and Superb Waka Taua - War Canoe early C19th, the prow with weathered rear facing figure, spiral and notch motif separating forward facing figure with extended tongue and paua shell inset eyes, spiral motif along gunwales, stern (taurapa) with manaia figure and tiki face (paua shell inset eyes) below spiral and notch motif. ‘Teeth’ to top of stern, six taumanu, L.152cm, Y No. pending PROVENANCE: Formerly of the Ohly collection, London. William Ohly ran the Berkeley gallery in the 1940s to

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60s. The gallery, off Berkley square in London was famed for its ornamental, Oceanic and African artefact offerings.

It was a mecca for collectors of the time such as James Hooper, Kenneth Webster, Kenneth Hewett and William Oldman. Private Collection, United Kingdom, directly by descent from the above, Douglas Barrett, united Kingdom, acquired from the family above. Present vendor, acquired from the above in 2016. $50,000 - 70,000

Material for an exhibition at the Berkeley Galleries, Davies Street

ARTEFACTS

57

670

697

699

692

686a detail 686a

58

DUNBAR SLOANE

702

693 • 694 • 695

686a C19th Hoe - Ceremonial Paddle tiki figure to top of handle and top of blade, manaia figure to tip of blade, deep all over notch and spiral motifs, L. 154cm, Y No Pending

PROVENANCE ex Private Collection Edinburgh, Scotland

$4,000 - 6,000 687

689

690

691

692

693

694

695

Hei Tiki Pounamu late C19th, red sealing wax to eyes, protruding tongue with right hand to stomach and left hand to thigh, L.11.5cm, Y12477 PROVENANCE: Formerly gifted to Edward Clay of Whakatane in 1896. $1,000 - 2,000 Kete Kiwi C19th/early C20th, finely woven flax backing with twisted flax handles and rectangular panel of red (faded) feathers on both sides, W. 18cm, Y No. pending $700 - 1,200 Kete Kiwi C19th/early C20th, finely woven flax backing with twisted flax handles and tassles to rim , W.19cm, Y No. Pending $900 - 1,500 Pair of Poi C19th/early C20th flax poi, twisted flax cordage, H. 5cm each, Y No. pending $100 - 200 Tokotoko - Walking Stick slender form with brass top, carved figure to upper portion, L. 91cm, Y12854 $700 - 1,200

696

697

698

Two Ko - Wooden Digging Stick One with points to both ends, the other with point to one end and rounded handle, L. 114cm and 122cm, Y18289, Y18288 $150 - 250

703

Kuru Pounamu C19th, translucent greenstone of flat elongated torpedo shape, L.16cm, Y07524 $500 - 800

704

Whalebone Hei Tiki late C19th/early C20th, right hand to mouth and left arm to thigh, H.9cm Y No. Pending $1,000 - 2,000

699 Wahaika C19th, finely carved figure with protruding tongue to rear, carved face to butt and rectangular hole, L. 40cm, Y No. pending

$2,000 - 4,000 700 Taiaha orthodox form with haehae lines and pateki notching, paua inset to one eye, L.140.5cm, Y No. Pending

$500 - 1,000 701 Taiaha of traditional form with flattened tapering body, uncarved tongue and head area, medium brown patina, L.152.5cm, Y20209

$100 - 300 702

Ko - Wooden Digging Stick dark heavy wood, worked to a point at both ends, L.155cm, Y18294 $100 - 200 Two Ko - Wooden Digging Stick one with points to both ends, the other with point to one end and rounded handle, L.128cm and 131cm, Y18290, Y18291 $150 - 250

Two Amo Boards - Carved House Boards early C20th, male and female figures carved in low relief, one male figure holding waihaka, the other a kotiate above female figures holding patu, 244 x 30cm each, Y15789 PROVENANCE: Ex. Wagener Museum sale 2003 $5,000 - 10,000

Finely Carved Tokotoko - Walking Stick standing manaia figure leading from handle with arched chest and arms resting to torso, fully carved with triple haehae and pataki designs, cylindrical shaft also fully carved leading to two additional manaia figures with light brown patina, L. 92cm, Y No. Pending $3,000 - 5,000

702a Mere Pounamu early C20th dark green mottled stone, three ridges to butt, L. 35cm, Y18273

PROVENANCE Ex P. W Barlow Estate. Peter Barlow was a surveyor in the upper North Island at the beginning of the C20th

$3,000 - 5,000

Hei Tiki Pounamu large and important tiki, translucent stone with head tilting to the right, large dominant chest and arms resting to the top of the thighs, pierced hole for attachment, H.10.5cm, Y20004 PROVENANCE: Formerly owned by Mrs. Maora Tamihana of Wellington $2,000 - 4,000 Hei Tiki Pounamu good example in orthodox form with head tilting to the left, hands resting on thighs, pierced hole for suspension, H.8.5cm, Y No. Pending $400 - 600

705

Toki Pounamu small early adze, L.5.5cm, Y No. Pending

706

Toki Pounamu of classic form with evidence of working to one side, L.8.5cm, Y No. Pending $200 - 400

707

708

709

Toki Pounamu flattened tapering form with polished surface and sharp striking edge, incription to back in white ink ‘ Kaiaponia’, L.6.5cm, Y No. Pending $200 - 400 Toki Pounamu slightly curved with light mottled inclusions, pierced hole for attachment, L.7.5cm, Y1029 $300 - 500 Group of Toki - Adze of varying size and stone type (5), Y No. Pending $100 - 300

710

Group of Toki - Adze three of varying size and stone type together with flake tool, Y20071 - Y20073, Y20184

711

Group of Toki - Adze of varying size and stone type (3), Y No. Pending

712

Small Toki together with flint scraper, label attached ‘Kaikoura’, Y No. Pending

713

Mahe - Stone Sinker flattened ovid form, large pierced hole to top for attachment, L.14cm, W.9.5cm, Y No. Pending $100 - 300

714

Mahe - Stone Sinkers one of traditional pecked form, other smoothed with pierced hoe for attachment (2), Y No. Pending

ARTEFACTS

59

725 • 726 • 704 • 708

677

727 • 728 • 712 • 722

689

715 • 706 • 707

691 690

60

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715

716

Two Stone Artefacts including weathered adze and stone, Y No. Pending Group of Stone Artefacts selection of adzes together with natural rock of varying types and size, Y No. Pending $100 - 300

717

Group of Objects including adze and fragments (5), Y No. Pending

718

Group of Artefacts greenstone boulder together with stone adze, Y No. Pending $100 - 300

719

720

721 722

723

724

725

Group of Natural Curiosities including large box of bones and fragmented egg shells, possibly moa $100 - 300 Small Stone Adornment carved as tiki together with finely carved stone monkey (2) $100 - 300 Moa’s Gizzard Stone of translucent quartz Pa Kahawai - Fishing Lure trawling lure with wooden body, paua shell flashing inlay to the in-curve, bone barb with muka binding for attachment, L.7.5cm, Y No. Pending $250 - 450

Polynesia & Melanesia

729

Pounamu Letter Opener together with carved bone necklace, L.20cm max, Y No. Pending

730

Early C20th Maori Carved Pipe pipe bowl carved with face and paua inlaid eyes, NZ silver collar and plastic stem, Y20185 $400 - 800

731

732

733

734

Fine Kete rare form with interlocking woven strips of ribbon wood bark and attached handle, H.14cm, L.16cm, Y No. Pending $300 - 600

735

Kuru Pounamu flattened rectangular form with pierced hole for suspension at top, L.5.5cm, Y No. Pending $150 - 250

Kuru Pounamu inanga type jade in orthodox form with pierced hole for suspension, L.12.5cm, Y No. Pending $200 - 400

726 Kuru mother of pearl with pierced hole for suspension, L.7.5cm,

Y No. Pending

$150 - 250 727

Whao Pounamu - Chisel cylindrical form with tapered end for cutting, L.13cm, Y No. Pending $150 - 350

728

Whao Pounamu - Chisel cylindrical form with tapered end for cutting, L.12.5cm, Y No. Pending $150 - 350

736

737

738

Maori Folk Art Orator’s Stool/Stand carved front and sides with inlaid paua decoration, L.43.5, W.27.5cm, H.15cm, Y No. Pending $100 - 300 Maori Folk Art Wall Plaque three panels carved with four manaia figures standing atop of each other with paua inset eye, H.52.5cm, W.30cm $80 - 120 Architectural Elements two carved panels with triple haehae and pataki notcing designs $100 - 300 George French Angas Te Rau and E Pupa, 34 x 25cm, mounted $300 - 400

742

743

George French Angas E Paki and Rangitauru, 41 x 29cm, mounted $300 - 400

744

George French Angas Kutia and Hamaiti, 38 x 28cm, mounted $300 - 400

George French Angas Kaiwarawara, Port Nicholson Harbour, 24 x 37cm, mounted $300 - 400

745

740

George French Angas Pepepe, 25 x 35cm, mounted $300 - 400

Very Rare Royal Hawaiian Lei Hulu - Feather Lei c. 1800, made from oo feathers.

PROVENANCE: By descent from Chieftainess Kipikane (Granddaughter of Kamehameha I), appraised

by Johanna Cluney in 1966. The Cummins family subsequently moved to New Zealand circa 1967.

A contemporary New Zealand newspaper article discusses the then described Hawaiian ‘Ranchers’ arriving with their most treasured possessions including the royal oo feather lei. The family lineage back to Chieftainess Kikipane is available on request. $15,000 - 25,000 Very Rare Royal Hawaiian Lei Hulu - Feather Lei c. 1800, made from red apapane and green ou feathers PROVENANCE: By descent from Chieftainess Kipikane (Granddaughter of Kamehameha I), appraised by Johanna Cluney in 1966. As Above $8,000 - 15,000

742a Rare Hawaiian Necklace C19th fine necklace of kukui nuts threaded with ribbon Ohau, Hawaii dia 42cm.

$800 - 1,200

George French Angas Hurihanga, 36 x 26cm, mounted $300 - 400

George French Angas Rangitoto from Orakai Bay, 23 x 35cm, mounted $300 - 400

739

741

Fine Hawaiian Makau - Fish Hook bone hook of traditional classic form with raised bard and top, H.7cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection Hawaii, USA $800 - 1,200 Superb Cheifly Fijian Ula - Throwing Club of early traditional form with inlaid teeth to head and fine detailed carving to handle, rich reddish brown patina, H.73cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection USA $2,500 - 4,500 Fine Fijian Sali - Club fine example of classic form with detailed carving to top blade gently curing to a cylindiracal shaft with raised dome end, rich redish brown patina, L.104cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection United Kingdom $2,000 - 4,000

ARTEFACTS

61

746

747

Fijian Rootstock Club of classic form with carved decoration to end, midbrown patina, L.124.5cm $300 - 600

748

Fijian War Club together with other, L.70cm max.

749

Fijian Kava Bowl small with hollowed dish supported by four short tubular feet, Dia.30cm $100 - 300

750

751

752

753

Fijian Bowl finely carved of hollowed form, rich brown patina with inlaid shell to top of rim, L.29.5cm Rare Fijian Whale Tooth Adornment four teeth attached with fine fibre and cloth, pierced holes to side for attachement, L.46cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection, USA $1,500 - 3,500 Two Fijian Tabua soft well used patina, pierced holes for attachment $200 - 400 Group of Fijian Combs of varying size, H.40cm max. (3) $100 - 300

758

759

760

761

762

763

764

Fine Tongan Head Rest with flattened flared rectangular top leading to arched legs attached with sennit fibre, L.52cm $1,000 - 3,000

765

Fine Tongan Head Rest with flattened flared rectangular top leading to to arched legs attached with sennit fibre, L.51.5cm $1,000 - 3,000

766

756

Fijian Head Rest circular form with two holes pierced for attachment, missing feet and damage to end, L.51cm

767

757

Fine Tongan Head Rest of elegant abstract arching form with small wedge shaped feet supporting the lower edge, L.41cm, H.16cm $800 - 1,200

754

755

62

Fine Fijian Kiakavo - Club very fine club of aberrant form with an elgongated neck and well carved spur to top, old museum label attached (W111), L.101cm PROVENANCE: Leo Fortesss collection Hawaii, USA

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768

Tongan Kaufana - Bow very rare, of classic form, similar examples can be found in museums worldwide, L.140cm $200 - 400

769

Two Tapa Cloths with traditional decoration

770

Group of Tapa Cloth of varying size and design

Fine Tongan Club extremely rare form with bulbous head finely carved with lineal decoration leading to a tubular shaft, rich dark brown patina, L.52cm $800 - 1,200

771

Fine Samoan War Club of tapering form with flared end, fine decoration to shaft inlaid with white pigment, L.98.5cm $400 - 800

Fine Niue War Club hardwood club of rare form, the flattened head with raised medial ridge gently tapers to a cylindrical shaft with flared rich honey brown patina, L.84cm PROVENANCE: Private collection United Kingdom, Railtons, United Kingdom $1,500 - 3,500

Samoan Club tapering form decoration to face, light weathered patina, L.78cm

772

Three Early Polynesian Fue - Fly Whisks tapering handles with attached sennit fibre L.35cm max. (handle only) $300 - 600

773

Three Early Polynesian Fue - Fly Whisks tapering handles with attached sennit fibre L.39cm max. (handle only) $300 - 600

Fine and Rare Cook Island ‘Ei Tomai Pare - Hatband tubular in shape with tightly threaded pink and white shells Dia.21cm $800 - 1,200

Fine Cook Island Bowl of circular hollowed form, three raised heart shaped legs to base with rich light brown patina, Dia.37cm $500 - 1,000 Cook Island Calcite Pounder traditional pounder with rounded cross section and bulbous body tapering to a flared top, H.17cm $200 - 400

774

775

776

Cook Island Calcite Pounder traditional pounder with rounded cross section and bulbous body tapering to a flared top, H.13.5cm $200 - 400

777

Tapa Beater rectangular blade with incised grooves leading to pointed handle, L. 37.5cm $200 - 300

778

Marquesan Ornament finely carved bone figure with classic raised facial features and hollowed body with hands gently resting to sides, creamy used patina, H.19cm $800 - 1,200 Solomon Island Nose Adornment of finely detailed cut shell with attached beads and pearl shell, Santa Cruz, Solomon Islands, H.17cm PROVENANCE: Skinners, Boston USA $500 - 1,000 Solomon Island Adornment fine turtle shell nose adornment in figural form, Santa Cruz, Solomon Islands, L.11.5cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection, USA $800 - 1,200 Solomon Islands Club classic form with diamond shaped head and raised medial ridge tapering to a bound handle with flared end, Malaita, Solomon Islands, L.82cm PROVENANCE: Private Collection United Kingdom $900 - 1,200 Solomon Island Clubs of classic form together with spear fragment, L.100cm max. (3) $200 - 400 Two Solomon Island Clubs diamond shaped heads, raised decoration to shaft with mid-brown patina, L.121cm max. $100 - 300 Two Solomon Island Clubs of flattened tapering form, mid to dark brown patina, L.125cm max. $200 - 400

741

742

ARTEFACTS

63

779

780

781

782

783

784

785

786

787

788

789

64

Solomon Island Figure rare anthropomorphic shark with humanistic legs, possibly used as a fishing float, blackened patina with shell inlay to body and legs $500 - 700 Solomon Islands Figure in kneeling position with arms resting to side, with elaborate headdress and body adornments highlighted with inlaid shell, blackened dry patina, H.57cm $400 - 600 Solomon Islands Bowl hollowed form standing on circular base with carved fish to either end, blackened patina with shell inlay $300 - 500 Small Solomon Islands Bowl hollowed form standing on ovoid base with carved fish to either end, blackened patina with shell inlay Two Solomon Island Lures finely carved shafts with attached bone hooks and coloured beads, L.6.5cm max. $400 - 600

790

Melanesian Bow together with three arrows (4) L.177cm max.

800

791

Two Melanesian Clubs with spatula form heads, leading to tapering shaft, mid-brown patina, L.73cm max. $200 - 400

801

Finely Carved Horn Spoon with carved seated figure to top, L.28.5cm

Two Vanuatu Clubs slender form with raised decoration to tops, rich brown patina $100 - 300

802

Two PNG Hafted Adzes L.51cm max. $100 - 300

803

Rare Torres Strait Club very rare club with deep carved pattern to head leading to circular shaft with raised end, rich reddish brown patina, Mount Ernest Island, Torres Strait, H.72cm, W.28.3cm PROVENANCE: Jimmy Manteris Collection, USA Published - Head Knockers by Jimmy Manteris, Page 24, Figure 32, Cf. Austalian Museum Ref - EO17382 $2,000 - 4,000

Kiribati Shark Tooth Daggers classic form with fibre binding (4) $100 - 300

792

793

794

Solomon Islands Comb good example tightly woven orchid fibre holding strips of coconut wood, H.22cm $400 - 600

Group of Combs of varying size and origin, H.26cm max. (3) $100 - 300

Two Combs of varying size H.38cm max. $100 - 300 Ceremonial Melanesian Bowl with twin-hollowed bowls decorated in bird form with overall carving and attached shell and fibre adornment, L.76cm $200 - 400 Two Melanesian Scoops hollowed form with mid-brown patina L.46cm max. $100 - 300 Pair of Melanesian Paddles flared leaf shaped head with raised medial ridge leading to tapering shaft with decoration to end, L.164cm max. $100 - 300

DUNBAR SLOANE

795

796

797

798

799

Buka Island Paddles superb pair with detailed raised carving to blades, traces of black and red pigments evident, Solomon Islands (2), H.1587cm and 146cm $2,800 - 3,800 PNG Ceremonial Dance Wand superb form with carving to the head and shaft, L.59cm, Middle Sepki, New Guinea PROVENANCE: Reportedly from the collection of Dr. Reichard Thurnwald 1914, Sepik River. Colonel Woodman, District Officer in the Sepik Region in the 1920s $1,500 - 2,500 Early Massim Statue seated figure with elbows resting to knees and hands resting to chin, H.27.5cm $500 - 700 Massim Walking Stick finely carved with decoration to shaft, L.97cm $200 - 400 Two Betel Nut Containers highly carved wooden stoppers with intricately decorated bamboo body leading to flared wooden base, Dyack People Borneo, H.57cm max $100 - 300 Two Lime Spatulas classic form with decoration to tops

804

805

806

807

808

809

Group of Carved Figures including PNG and Solomon Island standing figures (4) $100 - 300

Ifugao Bulul Staff tapering shaft with raised end, finely carved seated figure to top, elbows resting on knees and bound with fine woven cane, rich dark brown patina, L.150cm $200 - 400 Fine Nias Island Stool with flattened circular leading to four curved legs with raised central decoration resting on circular base, hardwood with light brown patina H.40cm $400 - 600 Nias Island Coconut Grater carved as zoomorphic kneeling figure, elaborately carved head leading to a reclining male figure with elaborate headdress to the in-curve of the neck, base of stool with carved feathered end, rich dark brown patina $600 - 800 Two Tokelauan Fishing Boxes of classic form with inlaid shell decoration, L.20cm max. $100 - 300 Two Tokelauan Fishing Boxes of classic form, L.16cm max. $100 - 300 Two Model Canoes with wood with fibre binding, L.46cm max. $100 - 300

810

Group of Model Canoes -of varying sizes (3)

811

Model Canoes hollowed with decoration to outer surface, wood and fibre, L.84cm max. $100 - 300

812

Large Kava Bowl hollowed form with eight tapering legs (some damaged) and light brown patina, Dia.62cm. $200 - 400

745

746

775

771

757

754 • 755

749

765

760

793

ARTEFACTS

65

759

744

795

763

797 • 804

66

DUNBAR SLOANE

794

772

774

753 • 786

784

773

751

742a

764

ARTEFACTS

67

813

814 815

816

817 818

Group of Bowls various size and form (6)

Polynesian Adze of classic form, Mangaia, L.20.5cm Group of Adzes of varying stone type and size, L.14cm max. $100 - 300

Group of Artefacts including three food bowls, clubs, fibre and pottery (9) $100 - 300 Group of Fibre including fine mats, fans, etc. $100 - 300

823

Group of Artefacts including adornment, kava cups, etc.

824

Group of Adornment including necklace, tusks, etc. $100 - 300

825

828

Group of Artefacts including stool, bowls, tiki, etc.

Group of Artefacts including bowls, statues, clubs, etc. $100 - 300

820

822

826

827

Group of Oceanic Statues of varying size H.31cm max.

Aboriginal

Group of Artefacts large Polynesian spear together with Melanesian spear.

L.168cm max. $100 - 300

819

821

68

Early Scrimshawed Coconut with fine elaborate carving to surface depicting various flowers, birds and coat of arms $600 - 900

Group of Wooden Masks with raised facial features and decorated with various pigments (5) $100 - 300

DUNBAR SLOANE

829

830

831

Aboriginal Tjuringa of classic form with detailed design and reg pigment evident, Western Australia, L.82cm PROVENANCE: Finch & Co London UK $900 - 1,200 Aboriginal Boomerangs orthodox form, some displaying decoration to face (4) $100 - 300 Aboriginal Boomerangs orthodox form, some displaying decoration to face (4) $100 - 300 Aboriginal Boomerangs orthodox form, some displaying decoration to face (3) $100 - 300 Aboriginal Boomerangs orthodox form, some displaying decoration to face (7) $100 - 300 Group of Aboriginal Artefacts including boomerang, throwing stick, etc. (6)

African 832

833

834

835

African Stone Figure seated form with arms resting to beard, H.19.5cm $200 - 400 Three Southern African Clubs bulbous heads with tubular shafts, L.67cm max. $100 - 300 Group of African Head Rests wooden with attached leather bands (5) $100 - 300 Group of African Artefacts including axe, spear head, etc. (5)

826

768

779

807 • 808

806

796

805

813

ARTEFACTS

69