A Māori group of artefacts of great anthropological interest...

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65 - A Māori group of artefacts of great anthropological interest: A vintage (or older) fishing lure with...

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£250 - £350

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A Māori group of artefacts of great anthropological interest: A vintage (or older) fishing lure with a cowrie shell and a Triple (!) shark’s teeth hook.
A heavy black box decorated with 3D traditional Māori war scenes between humans and mythical beasts
Containing three traditional pendants: A HEI MATAU bone hook that “grants strength, good luck and safe travels
over water”, A beautifully carved black Jade KORU depicting the unfurling frond of the New Zealand silver fern
“representing new beginnings, life & hope”, and A green jade PIKORUA resembling pikopiko ferns “symbolising an
everlasting bond of friendship, love and loyalty”.
Finally, an old black & white photo of two “beauties” with the inscription on verso: “Ngatiwahiao tribe
Whakarewarena 22-12-1948”.

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+ Calendar 2024-11-18 10:00:00 2024-11-20 23:59:59 Europe/London Three-Day General Auction (Jewellery, Watches, Designer Items, Militaria, Coins, Asian Antiques and Collectables) Catalogue Updated Daily! All accounts must be settled within THREE working days after the sale day of the won items. All lots are sold 'As Described' on the catalogue and 'As shown' in the photographs. Viewing is strictly by appointments! Winning bidders who wish to COLLECT their goods from the office MUST contact us in advance for appointment. Cadmore Auctions Cadmore Auctions [email protected]

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18th Nov 24 at 10am GMT