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Each lot is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 26.4% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

707. A Maori staff tokotoko New Zealand wood, the cylindrical shaft with fine linear and notch carved decoration and with ten vacant lozenges, with a T shape terminal having a curved oval face with ta moko tattooing, the eyes with red sealing wax, 119cm high. £400-600

708. A Maori walking stick New Zealand wood, carved and pierced four tiki figures, previously with inlaid eyes, with a curved handle, £800-1,200 95cm high.

709. A Maori taiaha, quarter staff New Zealand wood, with Janus head with red sealing wax eyes and a carved tongue, the tapering shaft with a flattened terminal, 145cm long. £1,000-1,200

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