19th Century Maori Carved Tokotoko Walking Stick

A 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick),…
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A 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (walking stick), attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), four stylised carved and pierced figures, to majority of shaft, paua inset eyes, fine linial and notch highlights, the handle as a stylised albatross head, plain tapered shaft tip end. Length 90 cm. Note: similar examples illustrated in 'Carved Histories' by Roger Neich published 2001, see page 234 Fig. 15.5. Some age cracking.

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