Lot 0252

4 Pre-Contact Hawaiian Shell Adze Blade Tools

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Sold

Large Hawaiian Pre-Contact Basalt Adze Blade: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 14th to 18th century CE. A sizable and hefty adze (adz) blade of an elongated trapezoidal form made to be used for cutting, carving, and smooth

2021Large Hawaiian Pre-Contact Basalt Adze BladeSee Sold Price

Sold

Sizable Hawaiian Pre-Contact Basalt Adze Blade: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 15th to 18th century CE. A beautiful example of an adze (adz) blade of a relative trapezoidal form, hand-carved from dark gray basalt. The larg

2021Sizable Hawaiian Pre-Contact Basalt Adze BladeSee Sold Price

Sold

18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Adze: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 18th century CE or earlier. A hand-carved stone adze blade of a hefty form bearing a trapezoidal body, an upturned handle, and a tapered head w

202218th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone AdzeSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Hawaiian Basalt Adze Blade: South Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-knapped basalt blade used for a utilitarian adze. The trapezoidal blade features a dense butt end that would be fitted atop the head of an

202119th C. Hawaiian Basalt Adze BladeSee Sold Price

Sold

18th C. Hawaiian Stone Hand Chisel / Adze Blade: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A hand-carved hand chisel or adze blade of a hefty and sturdy form with a trapezoidal body, a slightly raised handle, and a sharpened blad

202218th C. Hawaiian Stone Hand Chisel / Adze BladeSee Sold Price

Sold

18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Hand Chisel: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 18th century CE or earlier. A hand-carved stone hand chisel of sturdy form with a lengthy carving head, a tapered midsection, and a thick handl

202218th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Hand ChiselSee Sold Price

Sold

16th C. Hawaiian Pre-Contact Stone Sorcerer Bowl: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, Lahaina, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 16th to 18th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved stone bowl known as a sorcerer's bowl, or kapuahikuni ana' an'a. The he

202116th C. Hawaiian Pre-Contact Stone Sorcerer BowlSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare 19th C. Hawaiian Kauila Wood Spear: North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Moloka'i, ca. 19th century CE. A wooden javelin or spear made from kauila wood. The weapon is simple and carved with a rounded butt end and tapering blade tip. A spear

2021Rare 19th C. Hawaiian Kauila Wood SpearSee Sold Price

Sold

Large 17th C. Hawaiian Basalt Pestle: North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 17th century CE. A splendid and sizeable volcanic stone pestle displaying a thick, round pounding head and a lengthy body that tapers to a petite, hemispherical handle. Hand

2021Large 17th C. Hawaiian Basalt PestleSee Sold Price

Sold

Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Milo Wood Bowl - Mag: North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid-20th century CE. Signed "Mag / Milo '96'."A lovely wood bowl, hand-carved from the wood of a milo tree to display smooth, towering walls that gently slant inwards to a f

2021Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Milo Wood Bowl - MagSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare & Important 19th C. Hawaiian Stone Mortar: North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous mortar, skillfully hand-carved from creamy sandstone and presenting smooth, sturdy walls that rise to a slightly conical body and a thick, circul

2021Rare & Important 19th C. Hawaiian Stone MortarSee Sold Price

Sold

1920s Hawaiian Hardwood Tiki Totem, Two Figures: North America, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 1920s CE. A gorgeous tiki totem, hand-carved from hardwood and colored with natural black pigment. The totem depicts a pair of expressive Hawaiian deities, one kne

20231920s Hawaiian Hardwood Tiki Totem, Two FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

Huge 18th C. Hawaiian Stone Poi Pounder: North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 18th century CE. A sizable and splendid poi pounder, hand-carved from basalt in mottled hues of ash grey and charcoal. The fine implement displays a hemispherical handle to

2024Huge 18th C. Hawaiian Stone Poi PounderSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Hawaiian Mango Wood Bowl: North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful hand-carved mango wood bowl presenting a planar base and smooth walls that curve gently inward to an annular rim. The form is nicely complemente

202119th C. Hawaiian Mango Wood BowlSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Hawaiian Wood Tapa Beater w/ Fiber Cord: **First Time At Auction** North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden tapa beater exhibiting a tapered handle and a cuboid beating head. The center of the

202219th C. Hawaiian Wood Tapa Beater w/ Fiber CordSee Sold Price

Sold

Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Dan/Shaun DeLuz: South Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. late 20th to early 21st century CE, signed by artist Dan DeLuz (1934-2012) or his grandson, Shaun DeLuz. A beautiful bowl of a petite size, hand-carved from elegan

2021Signed 20th C. Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl, Dan/Shaun DeLuzSee Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

Hand Carved Bear on Shell Unique Piece: Hand carved bear on the top of a shell. Measures 3". Domestic shipping $8.

Jun 18, 2024Hand Carved Bear on Shell Unique Piece

$40

Chinese Natural Hetian Jade Carved Mermaid & Shell Statue: Title: Chinese Natural Hetian Jade Carved Mermaid & Shell Statue Date/Period: After1900 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 85 x 58 x 32(mm)3.35 x 2.28 x 1.26(inches) Weight:0.26 lbs/119g Materials: Hetian Jad

1 day LeftChinese Natural Hetian Jade Carved Mermaid & Shell Statue

$750

BRONZE STATUE OF BOY SEA SHELL, 17IN (43cm): A bronze statue of a boy holding a sea shell. It sits on a bronze base, and it measures 17 inches x 4 inches x 4 inches. (43cm x 10cm x 10cm), 17 inches x 4 inches x 4 inches. (43cm x 10cm x 10cm), LO

3 days LeftBRONZE STATUE OF BOY SEA SHELL, 17IN (43cm)

$200

Fine Art Figurine: Carpeaux's Fisherman with Shell - Hot Cast Bronze Statue: Condition: This sculpture is in a perfect condition Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 10" X Width 8" Marble Dimensions: Diameter 8" Height without base:9" Weight:11vLBS Inventory:25EP5347452

4 days LeftFine Art Figurine: Carpeaux's Fisherman with Shell - Hot Cast Bronze Statue

$195

Chinese Sandalwood Inlay Shell Mandarin Duck & Lotus Leaf & Lotus Flower Design Tea Tray: Chinese Sandalwood Inlay Shell Mandarin Duck & Lotus Leaf & Lotus Flower Design Tea TrayDimension:335 x 225 x 45(mm)13.19 x 8.86 x 1.77 (inches)

6 days LeftChinese Sandalwood Inlay Shell Mandarin Duck & Lotus Leaf & Lotus Flower Design Tea Tray

$240

Divination tool - Wood - Katatora - Luba - DR Congo: Great stylistic Luba Katatora / Divination tool from DR Congo. Involved in rituals, the ?soothsayers?, the mbuki, use special techniques named Katatora or Kashekesheke to solve social problems. During

1 day LeftDivination tool - Wood - Katatora - Luba - DR Congo

$95

Two Brass Trench Art Sculptures from Artillery Shells: Two Trench Art Sculptures made from Artillery Shells, one in the form of a vase with repousse' brass floral design, the other a weighted ashtray with carry loop

Jun 23, 2024Two Brass Trench Art Sculptures from Artillery Shells

$50

Francois Stahly Polished Bronze La Coquille 1946-1966: Stahly, Francois (German/French, 1911-2006), La Coquille (The Shell), petite version, 1946-1966, polished bronze, 12 x 25 x 14 inches, (40 x 65 x 45cm.), apparently unsigned. Provenance: acquired from

Jun 08, 2024Francois Stahly Polished Bronze La Coquille 1946-1966

$8,000

Sepik Carved Polychromed Wood Figure Sculpture: Papua New Guinea Sepik River Carved and Polychromed Wood Male Figure with Crocodile Sculpture, the man with inset cowrie shell eyes. 33" H x 9" W x 10" D approx. Provenance: From an Upper West Side es

Jun 09, 2024Sepik Carved Polychromed Wood Figure Sculpture

$100

Jon Wolfe Blue Studio Glass Sculpture 1990: John Wolfe (American, b. 1955). Blue studio glass sculpture of a shell-like form, 1990. Etched signature, date, and inscribed "e.5.10 VI" along the underside.Height: 6 in x width: 4 1/4 in x

2 days LeftJon Wolfe Blue Studio Glass Sculpture 1990

$100

Antique Bronze Carb Sculptural Box: DESCRIPTION: An antique carb formed sculptural box composed of patinated bronze mounted to a rouge marble base. Carbs upper shell opens at hinge to reveal compartment. CIRCA: Early to 20th Cent. ORIGI

Jun 11, 2024Antique Bronze Carb Sculptural Box

$200

7 Vintage Africa Wood Sculptures; 1 Log Stand: 7 African Wood Sculptures: a large painted & carved bird figure on wood base. a blue painted head with glass, pearl & shell necklaces together with a Log-Section Stand; 2 wind or percussion instrument

Jun 09, 20247 Vintage Africa Wood Sculptures; 1 Log Stand

$100

Jon Wolfe Green Studio Glass Sculpture 1990: John Wolfe (American, b. 1955). Green studio glass sculpture of a shell-like form, 1990. Etched signature, date, and inscribed "e.5.8 VI" along the underside.Height: 6 3/4 in x width: 4 1/2

2 days LeftJon Wolfe Green Studio Glass Sculpture 1990

$100

20th Century Folk Art Sculpture Plus: 20th Century Folk Art Sculpture Plus. Winged heart sculpture, bronze bee and cast resin bird on shell bowl. Sculpture- 18w x 3 1/2d x 15h, Bee- 7w x 5 1/4d x 2h, Bird Bowl- 5 1/4w x 6d x 3h Provenance

Jun 15, 202420th Century Folk Art Sculpture Plus

$50

Micronesian Carved Man Palau Island Ca. 1946: Japanese era squatting figure with teardrop shaped head, featuring inset shell eyes and resin pupils. Nice wood grain. Has painted eyes. Measures 11.25" tall by 6.5" wide. Domestic shipping $12.

Jun 18, 2024Micronesian Carved Man Palau Island Ca. 1946

$120

Festus O. Idehen (Nigeria, b.1927) African Wood Carving: Festus. O. Idehen is a renowned figurative sculptor in wood and bronze. He carved the standing man in a solid piece of wood with tools that left thick marks of carvings to define areas of the young ma

Jun 09, 2024Festus O. Idehen (Nigeria, b.1927) African Wood Carving

$10

More Items in Hawaiian Sculptures & Carvings

Tall Hawaiian Coconut Wood Ku'Tiki (for Hospitality): **This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.** North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A fun hand-carved woo

Available to Buy NowTall Hawaiian Coconut Wood Ku'Tiki (for Hospitality)

$6,000

Recommended Art

[SEX] LOT OF 9 PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD TOGETHER: [SEX] A lot of 9 photographs sold together. Some postcards. One mounted with plastic corners in archival mat. Prints: 4.5" x 3" - 6" x 4". Generally good condition, various imperfections. *Additional

2 days Left[SEX] LOT OF 9 PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD TOGETHER

$100

Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Egidius Linnig (Belgian, 1821 - 1860) TITLE: Shipwreck Scene YEAR: 1851 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few minor scattered inpaintings (biggest 1/4"

Jun 16, 2024Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique

$1,200

Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas: Emilio Grau-Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975), "Sur la Plage" [On The Beach], Oil on Canvas, 1958, signed "Grau Sala" lower right, signed, inscribed "Trouville", dated, and titled to verso. Image: 21.5" H x 2

Jun 09, 2024Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas

$9,500

Andy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981: Andy Warhol Mickey Mouse. Screenprint and Colophon with Diamond Dust. 1981. 38x38 inches approx. This unsigned working trial proof was made outside the regular edition during the process of image deve

5 days LeftAndy Warhol Screenprint with Diamond Dust Mickey Mouse 1981

$2,100

Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Laszlo Neogrady (Hungarian, 1896 - 1962) TITLE: Winter Stream Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm

Jun 16, 2024Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting

$675

Andre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting: ARTIST: Andre Gittelson Gisson (New York, Connecticut, France, 1921 - 2003) TITLE: Bathing Nudes MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Norma

6 days LeftAndre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting

$130

Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali: Salvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali The signature is in the plate Custom framed and includes certificate

5 days LeftSalvador Dali Celestial Elephant Limited Edition after Dali

$100

Claude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.: In this impressionist oil on canvas painting, a serene mountain landscape is enveloped by lush vegetation, with a gently flowing river meandering through the scene. Measuring 20 by 24 inches, the artw

5 days LeftClaude Monet French 1840 - 1926 Oil on canvas Painting in the style of Renoir Manet Pissarro Era.

$1,200

N.C. WYETH OIL ON CANVAS: Newell Convers (N.C.) Wyeth (1882-1945, PA) oil on canvas Impressionist summer landscape with tree and figures on a hill, signed lower right. Provenance: Property of a Main Line Lady15.5" x 19.5" ss /

4 days LeftN.C. WYETH OIL ON CANVAS

$10,000

European Oil on Canvas Painting, signed: European Oil on Canvas Painting, signed. 12 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 3 1/4 in framed. 5 x 7 in unframed.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEAS

3 days LeftEuropean Oil on Canvas Painting, signed

$160

Emmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627: Emmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627Mixed media on paper mounted on canvas. Signed (lower right). Signed and titled (on reverse).38 x 50 in. Proven

3 days LeftEmmi Whitehorse (Native American / Dine, b. 1957) "Rincon Marquez", Series May 1987, #627

$32,000

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Seascape with Sailing Yachts MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches /

6 days LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$400

ATTRIB Jean Francois de Troy (France,Italy,1679-1752) oil painting antique: ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO Jean Francois de Troy (French, Italian, 1679 - 1752) TITLE: Courtyard Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Some small scattered inpain

6 days LeftATTRIB Jean Francois de Troy (France,Italy,1679-1752) oil painting antique

$1,250

Henri Carpentero (Belgian,1820-1874) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Henri Joseph Gommarus Carpentero (Belgium, 1820 - 1874) TITLE: Interior Scene with Two Ladies and Dog YEAR: 1867 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few very minor paint losses. Few scattered mino

6 days LeftHenri Carpentero (Belgian,1820-1874) oil painting antique

$260

ATTRIB Fabio Cipolla (Italy,1852-1935) oil painting antique: ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO Fabio Cipolla (Italian, 1852 - 1935) TITLE: Woman Reading MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE:

6 days LeftATTRIB Fabio Cipolla (Italy,1852-1935) oil painting antique

$575

BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) DUSK MOON OIL ON CANVAS 1912: Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954) 1912 The pointillist technique landscape with rose-tinted clouds lit by an evening sun from the opposite horizon is accented by a rising moon reflected on water near

Jun 07, 2024BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) DUSK MOON OIL ON CANVAS 1912

$30,000

4 Pre-Contact Hawaiian Shell Adze Blade Tools

Item Details

Description

**First Time At Auction**

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact period, ca. 15th to 18th century CE. A collection of 4 shell tools, carved into blades for use as adzes. Adze heads are typically attached to a hand-carved wooden handle to serve as cutting tools ideal for shaping wood to make canoes. While stone heads may have been used for more labor intensive work, shell adzes were lighter and could have specialized in delicate woodworking tasks. Size: 3.5" L x 1.5" W (8.9 cm x 3.8 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects can only be shipped within the United States.

Provenance: ex-private Maui, Hawaii collection, USA

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#150480

Condition

Natural shell pitting and ossification. Stable fissure on large shell. Losses and chips. Light mineral deposits.

Buyer's Premium

26.5%

4 Pre-Contact Hawaiian Shell Adze Blade Tools

Name: 4 Pre-Contact Hawaiian Shell Adze Blade Tools
SKU: 146183222
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

See Sold Price

Starting Price $350

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,318 Reviews

7,954 Followers