TWO COOK ISLANDS CEREMONIAL ADZE STANDS MANGAIA ISLAND, 18TH/19TH CENTURY Each of tapered square section intricately pierced and carved with geometric designs, the smaller with remnant string for securing a stone adze. Museum inventory numbers marked on each base. The larger 85cm high, 14cm wide PROVENANCE: New Britain Youth Museum, New Britain, Connecticut, USA. Private Collection, Melbourne. Estimate $5,000-7,000 Condition: Old splits and losses. Both with missing stone adze. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
TWO COOK ISLANDS CEREMONIAL ADZE STANDS MANGAIA ISLAND, 18TH/19TH CENTURY Each of tapered square section intricately pierced and carved with geometric designs, the smaller with remnant string for securing a stone adze. Museum inventory numbers marked on each base. The larger 85cm high, 14cm wide PROVENANCE: New Britain Youth Museum, New Britain, Connecticut, USA. Private Collection, Melbourne. Estimate $5,000-7,000 Condition: Old splits and losses. Both with missing stone adze. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report
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