Carved Swordfish Tusk - Maori Mangapore Auction
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Carved swordfish tusk - Maori Mangapore
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  • Title: Carved swordfish tusk - Maori Mangapore
  • Maker:Unknown
  • Origin: Indonesia
  • Date/Period:2026
  • Materials:Xiphius Gladius, Bone, Steel
  • Dimension:Height including stand: 74 cm / 29.1 inches
  • Description:This swordfish bill has been hand carved with a traditional Maori pattern.The Mangopare design is the traditional maori symbol sign of strength and courage, tenacity of life, unrelenting determination, vigour and wealth. The symbol depicts a hammerhead shark. The symbol is revered to combine the feeling of two devoted lovers; embraced as soul mates returning to the centre of being continuously thus embraced in love and partnership. A symbol of an everlasting bond of friendship that time and space cannot affect. This is true wealth among the natural world of fauna and flora, era, life and universe. PLEASE NOTE: SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL CUSTOMS DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES, WHICH ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER AND WILL BE CHARGED BY THE COURIER UPON ARRIVAL.

    Reserve: $230.00

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  • Domestic: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
  • Europe: Flat-rate of $40.00 to anywhere within Europe.
  • Asia/Middle East: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere within Asia/Middle East.
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  • Location: This item ships from The Netherlands.

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    • Condition
    Excellent
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    Carved swordfish tusk - Maori Mangapore

    Estimate $300-$350
    Starting Price
    $110
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    Item located in: Netherlands
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