18th Sep, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
312
A 20th Century Maori Waka Huia (Feather/Treasure Box), in chestnut coloured soft wood, of rounded oblong form, carved with radiating bands of scalework, the borders inset with abalone/paua shell bosses, with two large Tiki type mask carved handles with abalone/paua shell inset eyes, and with a slightly domed pegged lift-off cover, the underside of the base incised with initials HR for the carver Hemi Ranginui, 58cm wide over handles
Footnote :- Amongst the most prized possessions of the early Maoris were the feathers of the now extinct Huia bird, these, together with Waka, meaning long box, gives the name to their treasure caskets "Waka Hui"
Sold for £220
Estimated at £150 - £200
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 18th Sep, 2024
Highlights of the Militaria section include an interesting collection of items relating to Colonel Alwyn de Blaquiere Valentine Paget, a Gentleman at Arms (bodyguard) to King Edward VII, a Second World War RAF Sector Clock, used in operations' rooms to aid track and intercept enemy aircraft over Britain and two collections of badges, buttons and insignia. A good offering of Ethnographica in the sale is lead by a 19th Century Australian Aboriginal Parrying Shield, from the Lower Murray River Region.
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Tuesday 17th September 10am-5pm, and the morning of the sale from 8am
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