Maori Carved Wood Billhook Hand Club

Description:

Maori Carved Wood Billhook Hand Club, c. second half 19th century, the curved blade with carved scroll designs and recumbent tiki figure on the inside, the handle with grotesque mask with haliotis shell inlaid eyes, custom stand, lg. 14, wd. 5 in.

Provenance: Fred Boschan Collection.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

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