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Massue, Maori, Nouvelle-Zélande
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Maori
- Massue
- long. 39 cm
- 15 1/3 in
Provenance
Collection Bela Hein, Paris
Collection Claude Cueto, Paris
Alain de Monbrison, Paris
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Very good condition overall, a couple of small chips to the outer edge.
"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."
Catalogue Note
patu wahaika, ornée d'une figure tiki sculptée en haut relief sur le fil de l'arme, et sur le pommeau d'une tête de tiki. L'extrémité spatulée s'amincit en un tranchant prononcé. Belle patine d'usage brune et rousse, brillante par endroits.
Les massues courtes en forme de spatules - patu - étaient utilisées par les Maori à la fois comme armes de combats rapprochés et symboles d'autorité. cf. Wardwell (1967 : 94, fig. 140) pour une massue comparable dans l'ancienne collection R. Wielgus.