19th C. Maori Wood Tewhatewha Club, Nacre Inlays

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, New Zealand, Maori people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine kotiate club, a traditional type of weapon, hand-carved from a hard wood and inlaid with in

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden tokotokoe with beautiful carvings across the surface and an inlay of nacre shells in the finial and just abo

South Pacific, Polynesia, Tonga or Samoa, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden ceremonial club known as an 'akau tau in the shape of a canoe paddle inlaid with nacre shell and

Oceania, New Zealand, ca. 1930s CE. A carved patu (war club), made of dark wood, with inlaid haliotis (abalone) shell forming a cross motif on one side and the eyes of Janus-faced zoomorphic motifs on

with carved with a tiki face on shaft 47" long 19th century

Maori Carved Wood Billhook Hand Club 19th C. Measure 15 1/4" X 5.5".This item and many more forthcoming are from the estate of a true antiquity connoisseur in every sense of the word. This antiquarian

A Maori War Club, tewhatewha New Zealand, 19th century Hardwood with a glossy patina from handling, especially on the shaft. A finely carved manaia head on the shaft. P

East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pretty turned wood hibachi brazier, possibly crafted from paulownia (kiri wood), showcasing exquisite craftsmanship in a cylindrica

**Originally Listed At $900** East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, 19th to early 20th century CE. A turned wood hibachi brazier (possibly paulownia / kiri wood), finely carved into a cylindrical form with

Oceania, New Zealand, ca. 1930s CE. A carved patu (war club), made of dark wood, with inlaid haliotis (abalone) shell forming the eyes of an acrobatic anthropomorphc figure that is on one side. The ha

**Originally Listed At $3000** New Zealand, Maori culture, 19th century. Rare and exceptional carved wooden flute. Tapered at each end with carved Tiki at midsection, woven flax string (probably kieke

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A well-preserved model canoe, hand-carved from sumptuous hardwood of a deep brown hue. The lengthy canoe features integral side walls decorate

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. late 19th century to early 20th century CE. This is a fine hand carved portrait style bust of a Maori warrior or chieftain. The man is portrayed with an ornate

Antique 19th century marquetry wood inlay table. Having cabriole legs, floral and scrollwork motif inlay and gilt metal mounts. Measures 29 inches in height, 31 inches in width, 22 inches in depth.

ROSEWOOD AND MIXED WOOD INLAY TABLE, 19TH C, H 28", DIA 29"A 19th century exotic wood inlay table. Inlay surface with series of obelisks in circle with Starburst at center. Raised edge. Octagonal pede

A VINTAGE TRIBAL NEW ZEALAND MAORI CARVED WOOD TEWHATEWHA CLUB with mother of pearl inlaid eyes. 120 cm long.

19th century, with wood inlay, length 33 cm.

Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. An attractive example of a hand-carved wooden throwing club known in Fiji as an I Ula Tavatava. The club has a bulbous head with several protrudi

Oceania, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. An intimidating throwing club known as an ula kitu (also i ula kitu) carved from hard, red-brown wood that is covered in lustrous patina. The den

**Originally Listed At $500** Oceania, Samoan Islands, ca. late 19th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden war club with a stocky cylindrical handle, a lightly-carinated hand guard, and an elonga

Native American, North America, Pacific Northwest Coast, United States or Canada, Kwakwakaíwakw, Haida, or Tlingit, ca. late 19th to early-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden club hand-carved f

Late 19th/early 20th century English barometer signed Joseph Scille, London. Beautiful inlay of conch shell and pinwheel motif in good condition. Measures approx. 37" long from top to bottom.

19th C Cherry & Burl Wood Inlay Secretary . 53" W 28" D 78 1/4" H

19th C French Rose Wood Inlay Padrouse. 28 1/2" W 17 1/2" D 28 1/2" H