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A FINE COOK ISLANDS CEREMONIAL ADZE
The base of quadrangular form, each face with finely carved ornament and ten pierced squares, octagonal section above, the head above bound with finely plaited coir retaining the stone blade, dark glossy patina
41cm. high
The base of quadrangular form, each face with finely carved ornament and ten pierced squares, octagonal section above, the head above bound with finely plaited coir retaining the stone blade, dark glossy patina
41cm. high
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20.825% of the hammer price for lots with values up to NLG 200,000. If the hammer price exceeds the NLG 200,000 then the premium is calculated at 20.825% of the first NLG 200,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of NLG 200,000.