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117. Maori Carved Wood Treasure Box, Waka Huia, 19th century, the oval form carved overall with geometric patterns, the female figures at both ends with projecting heads as handles, dark patina, (missing lid), lg. 18 1/4 in. Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortress Collection. $2,000-2,500 118. Maori Carved Wood Chief’s Staff, Taiaha, 19th century, the long shaft with janus head finial, the stylized protruding tongue with finely carved scroll design, dark patina, custom stand, lg. 63 in. Provenance: James Hooper collection, #238; Hooper catalog, p. 415; Fred Boschan Collection. $4,000-6,000
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119. Maori Carved Wood Quarter Staff, Taiaha, New Zealand, 19th century, the paddle-like shaft terminating in a stylized janus head with scroll designs, lg. 54 1/2 in. $800-1,200 120. Maori Carved Wood Billhook Hand Club, Wahaika, 19th century, the curved blade with deeply carved linear design and with a tiki figure on the inside, the handle end in the form of a stylized mask, two remaining haliotis shell inlays on one side of blade, pierced for suspension, dark patina, ht. 14 3/4, wd. 5 in. $3,000-4,000