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A FINE FIJIAN KAVA BOWL (TONOA) AND A PRESENTATION WHALE TOOTH PENDANT (TABUA)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- BOWL DIAMETER: 55.5 cm; TABUA LENGTH: 17.1 cm
the kava bowl carved in Vesi wood in classical anthropomorphic form, with deep glossy patina; the Tabua with a smokey deep yellow patina, engraved with a naive representation of a squarerigged sailing ship and inscribed Ratulo and with the letters KT, pierced at each end for attachment to a cord of braided sinnet
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
The Kava bowl is in fine condition with no repair or restoration. The tooth is in fine condition, though appears to be attached to its cord at either end with new binding
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."