Outstanding Prices Achieved in the Maori, Oceanic & African Arts Auction
Unprecedented results were achieved across the board last night in the Maori, Oceanic & African Arts Auction. Particularly impressive prices where achieved for the Chiefs Mere Pounamu (Short bladed Greenstone Weapon) (Lot 86)
Estimated at $35,000 - $70,000, This Mere Pounamu Achieved $150,000 Plus Buyer's Premium.
Other Highlights from the auction include:
Lot 70: Patoromu Tamatea Tokotoko (Ceremonial Walking Stick)
Achieved $45,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 74: Kumete ( Food Bowl)
Achieved $24,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 78: 19th century Papahou
Achieved $40,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 79: Taiaha (Fighting Staff)
Achieved $4,800 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 86: A Superb Historically Important Chiefs Mere Pounamu ( Short bladed Greenstone Weapon)
Achieved $150,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 87: A Superb Historically Important Chiefs Mere Pounamu ( Short bladed Greenstone Weapon)
Achieved $84,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 88: A Superb Historically Important Chiefs Mere Pounamu ( Short bladed Greenstone Weapon)
Achieved $76,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 89: Fine Wakahuia (Treasure Box)
Achieved $42,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 90: Tene Waitere Waka Huia
Achieved $28,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 95: Pounamu Pekapeka (Nephrite Pendant)
Achieved $8,500 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 98: Kiwi Feather Kete
Achieved $14,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 120: Pounamu Hei Tiki
Achieved $12,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 155: Rare Tattersfield Maori Legend Rug
Achieved $9,500 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 286: A Fijian Beaked Battle Hammer (Totokia Titobu)
Achieved $2,000 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 302: Large and Impressive Thai Bronze 19th century Chang Saen Style Buddha Figure
Achieved $6,750 Plus Buyer's Premium
Lot 317: Chinese Celadon Jade Dragon Raised on a fitted stand
Achieved $5,500 Plus Buyer's Premium