A MAORI PATU
200
Oceanic Artefacts
late 19th century
A MAORI PATU
ceremonial hand club, made of light wood and carved overall, the handle features a male and female tiki figures embracing in the act of copulation. The end of the handle has a mask with protruding tongue, some old damage to the feet of the male figure, shell insets missing from the handle and other small dents accumulated over time. The subject matter shows complete disregard for the missionary mind set that neuters most figures carved at this time.
35.5 cm height
Estimate:
$3,000 - 5,000