[56] Superb Chiefly Tewhatewha
[59] Finely Carved Hoe
[60] FINE POUWHENUA
Orthodox form with ‘axe’ head, possibly stone tooled. Hole drilled on bottom edge of head. Long dark shaft decorated with heavily abstracted Mania extruding sharp terminating tongue. H.1440mm, W.140mm. Provenance: Private collection, Haiku, Hawaii. Purchased at Christie’s, Paris. Y15943 $6,000 - $8,000
Masterfully carved for use by high ranking person. Orthodox leaf shaped blade offers six complex manaia decorated with rauponga and paua eyes throughout non leading surface of paddle. Shoulder terminates with split tongue Tiki. Reverse side of blade (the working surface) is finished in low relief kowhaiwhai to enhance the smooth entry and exit of the blade while maximizing the friction and pull of the blade. The neck of the handle also offers low relief koru to enhance the grip and comfort of the paddler while also indicating high rank. Non ceremonial. Warm dark patina. L.1400mm, W.135mm. Y5041. $8,000 – $12,000
A fine and rare weapon with a sharp spear-point extending elegantly through to a flared blade. Features extensive carving to the entire length. Rich dark patina. H.1610mm, W.100mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y08034. $5,000 - $7,000
[57] GIANT Tewhatewha In orthodox gigantic form with chiefly status as a weapon of command. The significant size suggests it was a ‘war maker’, used to stake the ground which was to be fought for and protected. Some impact damage apparent on blade. Manaia with paua missing on lower shaft. Rich, dark patina. L.1500, W.267, D.39mm. Y5038. $7,000 - $10,000
[58] FINE TEWHATEWHA A well balanced weapon in orthodox form with abstracted manaia adorning the shaft. Deep, rich patina. H.1450mm, W.135mm. Provenance: Private collection, New Zealand. Y15955. $5,000 - $7,000
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