Lot Essay
The plaque is inscribed: This stick carved by a Maori Chief near Hokitiki New Zealand was brought from hence by Stephen Massett and Presented to the Rt Hon Sir Fitzroy Kelly Lord Chief Baron April 23 1879
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A Maori walking-stick
the shaft with carved notched bands and scrolls and with two figures carved in high relief to one side, old incised silver plaque -- 1m.09cm. long
the shaft with carved notched bands and scrolls and with two figures carved in high relief to one side, old incised silver plaque -- 1m.09cm. long