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Lot Essay
Cf. Polynesian Artifacts, The Oldman Collection, Illustrated and Described, Memoirs of the Polynesian Society, Wellington, 1953, pl.37, fig.457G
Details
PILON EN CORAIL
Iles Australes
La base circulaire et évasée de ce pilon en corail se termine par un manche en forme de 'Y'.
Note de l'inventaire Bottet
Groupe Austral, numéro 6 Pilon en corail blanc. Nice, 100F.
Hauteur: 17 cm. (6¾ in.)
Iles Australes
La base circulaire et évasée de ce pilon en corail se termine par un manche en forme de 'Y'.
Note de l'inventaire Bottet
Groupe Austral, numéro 6 Pilon en corail blanc. Nice, 100F.
Hauteur: 17 cm. (6¾ in.)
Provenance
Bernard et Bertrand Bottet, Nice
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Further details
AUSTRAL ISLANDS CORAL POUNDER
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