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Superb Tapa Beater, Fijian

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Superb Tapa Beater, Fijian Wood Length 14 1/2in (37cm) Provenance English Private Collection Finely hand carved in classic form with tapering handle and four beating sides with linear grooves; superb dark brown, shiny patina and areas where the linear grooves are now wavy from years of significant use. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Superb Tapa Beater, Fijian

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