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Contents

ANTIQUITIES ACT 1975

Please note that most Maori artifacts in the catalogue have been registered under the terms and conditions of the Antiquities Act 1975, and subsequent amendments. This is referred to as Y Registration. Under this Act artifacts with Y registration may not, normally, be sold to non-New Zealand Residents and Y Registered items may not leave the country without permission from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. To purchase Y Registered items the buyer must be a Registered Collector and must present their certificate or card of registration when collecting their goods. To gain registration you must apply to the Ministry of Culture and Heritage (www.mch.govt.nz <http://www.mch.govt.nz/> ). Payment is due immediately, however Webb’s will hold goods for buyers whose Registration as Collectors is pending.

ARMS ACT 1958Buyers who purchase items that fall within the provisions of the Arms Act 1958 cannot take possession of that item until they have obtained the appropriate licence.

BUYER’S PREMIUM

A buyer’s premium of 15% will be charged on all items in this catalogue. GST (15%) is payable on the buyer’s premium only. Intending buyers should take note of clause 6 in the Condition of Sale for Buyers printed on page 103 of this catalogue. Webb’s is not responsible for any errors of descriptions or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot. Buyers should proceed upon their own judgement. The condition of items is not generally detailed in this catalogue. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of lots they bid on. Webb’s is pleased to provide intending buyers with condition reports.

VIEWING

Viewing times

Fri 15 April 9:00am - 5.30pm

Sun 17 April 11:00am - 3:00pm

Mon 18 April 9:00am - 5.30pm

Tue 19 April 9:00am - 5.30pm

Wed 20 April 9:00am - 5.30pm

LIMITED VIEWING ON SALE DAY

BID LIVE ONLINE WITH ARTFACT

All lots will be available for live online bidding on auction night at www.artfact.com

PACKING AND FREIGHT

All packing and freight will be handled by expert third-party suppliers.

Sale Enquiries: Jeff Hobbs 021 503251 [email protected]

Neil Campbell 021 875966 [email protected] Media Enquires: Renée Tanner 021 496707 [email protected]

Khai LiewSpoehr2007armchairin American black walnut765 x 560 x 555 mm

John YoungNorthern Song #5summer 2007oil on linen900 x 500 mm

Khai LiewSpoehr2007armchairin American black walnut765 x 560 x 555 mm

John YoungNorthern Song #5summer 2007oil on linen900 x 500 mm

GoTTfRiEd LiNdauERIhakara Tukamaruoil on canvas850 x 680mm$120,000 - $180,000

iMPoRTaNT WoRKS of aRTINCLUDING HISTORICAL NEW ZEALAND WORKS

Important modern, contemporary and historical works of art.

AUGUST 2011 ENTRIES NOW INVITED

Ihakara Tukumaru (c.1881-1913) belonged to the principal family of Ngati Ngarongo, one of the many hapu of the powerful Ngati Raukawa tribe, who trace their descent from the migrants of the ‘Tainui’ canoe. Ihakara is credited with organising

the erection of two houses of Christian worship in the Foxton district. From 1852 until his death, Ihakara held the office of Native Assessor, a Government appointment. He is recognised for his role as a seller of land to the Government and

as a peacemaker during the 1860s and 1870s. Ihakara died at Matakarapa and was buried in the old Te Awahou cemetery six days later. Hundreds of mourners, both Maori and Pakeha, followed his body to its final resting place.

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A HARLeQUIn sALeIncluding Fine Jewellery & Designer Costume Jewellery

JEWELLERY & WaTCHESaPRiL 20TH, 2PM & 6PM

the sale will feature an excellent selection of diamond solitaires, antique and modern jewellery, desirable wristwatches (including Patek Philippe) together with an exciting collection of 50 pieces of collectable costume jewellery. the sale will be preceded by our popular afternoon session of “Affordable & estate Jewellery”.

a catalogue will be available free of charge at viewings.Viewing: Friday 15 April 9am - 5.15pm sunday 17 April 11am - 3.00pm Monday 18 April 9am - 5.15pm tuesday 19 April 9am - 5.15pm Wednesday 20 April 9am - 12 noon sharp

Contact: Christopher Devereaux email [email protected] 09 529 5606

WEBB’S WELLiNGToNWebb’s is pleased to announce a comprehensive auction service for Wellington clients. Wellingtonians have long supported Webb’s both as collectors and consignors. A permanent Webb’s presence in Wellington and streamlined services between the two centres will enable ease of access to the Auckland market for those in the ‘arts and culture capital’. Webb’s now offers a five-day-a-week appraisal and valuation service and personally handled, door-to-door freight and logistics. this service extends to the entire lower north and upper south Islands.

Webb’s Wellington services will be headed by Jeff Hobbs, a 20 year veteran expert in oceanic, tribal Arts and antiquities. Jeff operated as a successful dealer and consultant in new York and the United Kingdom during the 1990s and subsequently owned and operated the well respected sulu Gallery, Wellington. Although Jeff’s specialist interests lie in the fields of tribal art and eastern antiques, he will working closely with: sophie Coupland, Webb’s head of Fine Arts, to provide fine art services; James Hogan, Webb’s head of Decorative Arts, to provide

CONTACT: Jeff [email protected] +64 21 503 251

services across the spectrum of antiques and collectables; and the extended team of Webb’s resident specialists. In recent months Jeff has travelled internationally on behalf of Webb’s repatriating significant Maori and oceanic material to new Zealand. Last year, Jeff led the valuation of the entire Maori, Pacific and ethnographic holdings at te Papa tongarewa. Please contact Jeff to discuss Webb’s Wellington services and how your pieces would be marketed and handled from Wellington.

JaMES BRaGGE, LaMBToN QuaY, BRAGGE’S

WELLINGTON AND THE WAIRARAPA, WiLLiaM MaiN,

MiLLWood PRESS, P.95.

ENTRIES NOW INVITED

IMPoRtAnt oCeAnIC & AFRICAn ARtsauGuST 2011

CONTACT: Jeff [email protected] +64 21 503 251

“Material objects are chains along which social

relationships run… people not only create their

material culture and attach themselves to it, but

also build up their relationships through it and

see them in terms of it”

E.E.Evans-Pritchard, The Neur,

Oxford,1940,p/.89

NEW COLLECTOR: OCEANIC & AFRICAN ART21 APRIL 2011 6PM

To collect is also to undertake a journey that has no predetermined

end. It is this which makes the starting point of a collection so

intrepid. As adventurer and collector Professor Denis Dutton

once described his initial foray into collecting tribal art; ‘it was not

the quality that trained the eye and hand, but the satisfaction one

experienced when suddenly confronted with a rare and unexpected

sense of beauty’.

Webb’s New Collector: Tribal & African Art sale is an entry level

offering, with most pieces priced below $1,000 and many at no

reserve. The sale presents an opportunity for new collectors to

enter this wonderful and diverse field of collecting.

Included in the sale are Maori artefacts, New Zealand folk art,

19th and 20th century pieces from Pacific, Papua New Guinea,

Melanesian, Aboriginal and African cultures.

Also on offer is material from the Zanesville Museum (USA) and

The Denis Dutton Collection, ranging from orthodox works of art

from Aboriginal, Maori and Polynesian material cultures, to work

which reflects the effect of the tourist trade in the later 20th century.

INTRODUCTION

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[1] aBoRiGiNaL CHuRiNGawith circular motifs to front and back. Traces of ochre.L.520mm, W.65mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$800 - $1000

[2] aBoRiGiNaL CHuRiNGawith interconnecting incised linear and circular patterns.L.245mm, W.55mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$800 - $1000

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[3] aBoRiGiNaL CHuRiNGawith an incised intertwined parallel motif on both surfaces with suspension hole. Traces of ochre. Old collection label attached.L.233mm, W.26mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$400 - $600

[4] aBoRiGiNaL BEaN Wood SHiELdof deep elliptical form. A rebated handle on the back, carved into the body of the shield. Front and back are decorated with broad parallel longitudinal grooves. A varied reddish-brown patina dominates a large painted (natural pigment) circle, couched by four very faint, latitudinal, thickly painted lines on the shield’s face.H.710mm, W.105mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$1500 - $2500

[5] aBoRiGiNaL WooMERa - SPEaR THRoWERWood, dark brown patina, leaf-shaped flat springboard. The front entirely covered with zigzag motif. Stone tooled. Reverse with six line zigzag pattern running down centre of blade. Serrated cutting edge evident. Edge deteriorating and missing tip.L.600mm, W.100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$200 - $300

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[6] THREE aBoRiGiNaL WaddY CLuBSfine old patina.L.720mm, L.560mm, L.582mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$200 - $300

[7] CooLaMoN - aBoRiGiNaL VESSELof orthodox form. Broad longitudinal incisions fluting through the internal and external surfaces. Natural ochre pigments accent entire object.L.540mm, W.193mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$100 - $200

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[8] GiaNT CooLaMoN - aBoRiGiNaL VESSELExtremely rare and large. Broad longitudinal incisions fluting through the internal and external surfaces. Natural ochre pigments accent entire object. Dark horizontal decoration line represented in internal body of vessel. Significant signs of old repair and damageL.800mm, W.300mm.$200 - $300

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[9] aBoRiGiNaL CEREMoNiaL SPEaR HEadObsidian blade tip affixed with gum. Ochre, dot patterning to tip and shaft. Old label attached.L.450mm, W.25mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$200 - $300

[10] aBoRiGiNaL CHuRiNGawith incised circular and pointillism totems. Trace of ochre.L.270mm, W.40mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$800 - $1000


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[11] GRouP of fouR aBoRiGiNaL SPEaR HEadS aNd a SHEaTHof various regions. Old label attached.L.890mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$50 - $100

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[12] WaiHaKaShort wooden hand club with deep relief haehae carving to blade. Carved mania to incurve with hands to torso and paua inlay eyes. Inscribed 5224-B Waimarama.L.370mm, W.120mm. Y15069$600 - $800

[13] fiNE KuRu PouNaMu EaR adoRNMENTLong fine flattened ovoid form. Incisioned hour glass suspension hole for muka cord.L.80mm. Y14963$240 - $280

[14] MaoRi foLK aRT CaRVEd WaLKiNG STiCKSoftly carved complex interlocking triple haehae style with dog tooth notching throughout, well balanced with deep rich patina. 19th - 20th Century.L.935mm. Y15067$600 - $800

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[15] LiddEd BoWLA steel-tooled transitional bowl with finely carved Tiki face and Paua inlay.H.60mm, Dia.215mm. Provenance: Private Collection, New Zealand.$300 - $600

[16] STudENT CaRViNG – HoEfrom the 1970’s.H.630mm, W.85mm. $80 - $120

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[17] TWo foLK aRT TiKi fiGuRES aNd THREE TiKi SPooNSMax. L.140mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$200 - $300

[18] CaRVEd MaoRi fiGuREMissing staff.Max. H.190mm Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$200 - $300

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[19] MaoRi CaRVEd foLK aRT BoxFinely carved folk art example.W.160mm, L.120mm. H.60mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$80 - $120

[20] TWo PiuPiuA Maori skirt made from mature Harakeke flax leaf tags. Complex taniko band decorates the top border. Both examples with original ties extending from closing edge. Adult skirt decorated with the following formation: twelve band, single band with geometric repeat, twelve band. Childs piupiu decorated with the following formation: Seven band Single band Seven band. 20th century.L.660mm, W.1000mm, L.470mm, W.1100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.Y Pending$100 - $200

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[21] PaTuUnorthodox angular form with Mania represented on incurve. Some haehae design on neck.L.260mm, W.150mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.Y14581$400 - $600

[22] PaTu MuKa - fLax PouNdEROf strong conical form with circular cross-section, overall worn patina.L.340mm, W.70mm. Y15258$250 - $450

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[21A] foLK aRT MaoRi MEREWood with paua insets and a pierced hole to butt with muka attached.L.420mm, W.100mm. $600 - $800

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[23] PaTu MuKa - fLax PouNdEROf strong conical form with circular cross-section, blackened patina.L.310mm, W.75mm. Y15256$350 - $550

[24] PaTu MuKa - fLax PouNdEROf strong conical form with circular cross-section, overall worn patina.L.315mm, W.85mm. Y15157$200 - $300

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[25] MaoRi CaRVEd SHoRT HaNdLE axEWell craved with early trade blade attached. Fine Patina.H.390mm, W.120mm. Y15300$2,000 - $4,000


[27] ToKi WiTH faSHioNEd HaNdLEwith repair.L.310mm, W.150mm. Y08027$60 - $80

[28] NEW ZEaLaNd foLK aRT VESSEL oN STaNdL.240mm, W.50mm, D.45mm. $100 - $200

[26] ViCToRiaN KaKa SKiNL.370mm. $100 - $200

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[29] ToKiL.230mm, W.70mm, D.40mm Y8028$60 - $80

[30] BaYoNETFound at Rangiriri. Stamped ‘PG 46’.L.510mm. $60 - $80


[31] aRCHiTECTuRaL ELEMENTFragmented, wooden open worked carved panel. Depicting a manaia, also with spirals and dog toothed notching.L.460mm. W.80mm. Y4436$150 - $180

[32] foLK aRT MaoRi WaLKiNGSTiCK$50 - $150

[33] HEi TiKi PouNaMuRed wax eyes, head inclined to left, three fingers on puku, three fingers resting on left hip.H.130mm, W.71mm. $3000 - $4000

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[34] PaTu MuKa - fLax PouNdEROrthodox form.H.250mm, Dia.90mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.Y1319$100 - $200




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[37] RaRE fiJiaN fEaSTiNG diSHRetangular shape with restored handle to one end, seated on four raised legs reddish brown patina.L.550mm, W.155mm. x$200 - $300

[38] PaCifiC iSLaNd fiSH TRaPfinely constructed in orthodox fashionH.700mm, D.290mm. $200 - $300

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[39] fiJiaN THRoWiNG CLuBUla, type of throwing or missile club with dark rich patina. 19thCentury.L.425mm. $400 - $600

[40] TaPa CLoTHH.2900mm, W.1070mm. Gifted to Major Kenneth King in the 1940’sNo$500 - $700

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[41] HuKa BaSKET L.390mm, W.240mm. $20 - $40

[42] fiJiaN THRoWiNG CLuBof orthodox form.H.430mm, W.110mm. $600 - $800

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[43] fiJiaN THRoWiNG CLuBof orthodox form.H.400mm, W.110mm. $600 - $800

[44] TaPa CLoTH, MaSaiA chief’s ceremonial matt. Mulberry bark, leaf stencilling, natural dyes and handpainting.1520mm, 2260mm Presented to the Tongan royal family to commemorate the consecration of the new Methodist church in Maufanga. Commissioned 1996.$6,000 - $8,000

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[45] iNdoNESiaN KRiS KNifEWooden carved handle with jewel-encrusted band to base, with attached blade. Scabbard with curved, flaring top and an embossed brass-wrapped shaft.L.520mm. $280 - $380

[46] iNdoNESiaN KRiS KNifEWooden carved handle with jewel-encrusted band to base; attached blade with intricate floral and figural designs highlighted with gold. Scabbard with curved flaring top with floral motifs overall.L.510mm. $280 - $380

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[47] iNdoNESiaN KRiS KNifEWooden carved handle with jewel-encrusted band to base; attached blade with intricate floral and figural designs highlighted with gold. Scabbard with curved flaring top with floral motifs overall.L.480mm. $280 - $380

[48] TWo KNifE HaNdLES.Finely carved.Max. H.70mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$100 - $200

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[49] ToRToiSE SHELL KNifEL.340mm, W.40mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$50 - $100

[50] HaMPaToNG fiGuREH.550mm, W.300mm. $ 500 - $700

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[51] CaRVEd fiGuRE HoLdiNG dECaPiTaTEd HEadMissing staff.H.210mm, W.65mm. $50 - $100

[52] CHiEfLY HEadHuNTER ToTEM – NiaS iSLaNdSLabel attached. Cut from a house. Depicting a king holding human heads.H.400mm, W.130mm, Dia.100mm. $1000 - $2000

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[53] fEaSTiNG BoWLwith bird motif handle.L.480mm, W.280mm. $200 - $300

[54] SoLoMoN iSLaNdS LEaf BLadEd CLuBfinely carved in orthodox fashion, overall worn patinaL.1150mm, W.120mm $300 - $500

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[55] GiLBERT iSLaNd SHaRK TooTH SWoRdConstructed in traditional manner.H.1460mm, W.330mm. $50 - $100

[56] GiLBERT iSLaNd SHaRK TooTH daGGERFinely constructed.H.330mm, W.50mm. $20 - $40

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[57] SoLoMoN iSLaNdS CaNoE PRoWModern with note attached. “From Willi Strobes after his appointment to the Mendana Hotel, Solomons Island”.D.170mm, W.100mm, H.200mm. $50 - $100

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[58] MaSuM aLLiGaToR ToTEMwith mother of pearl inlays.L.430mm, W.35mm. $20 - $40

[59] TWo SoLoMoN iSLaNdS SKiRTSfinely constructed in orthodox fashion.$50 - $100

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[61] afRiCaN MaSKFinely proportioned.H.200mm, W.135mm. $500 - $700

[62] CoLoNiaL SLaVE fiGuRE, KoNGowith glass eye detailing. Finely carved.H.290mm, W.100mm, D.70mm. $700 - $900

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[63] KPELiE MaSK, SENuLo, iVoRY CoaST.offering orthodox form, missing strings.H.230mm, W.150mm. $500 - $700

[64] CHoKaVE MaSK, aGELaH.170mm, W.100mm, D.190mm. $800 - $1200

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[65] LuBa HEadRESTH.135mm, W.140mm, D.60mm. $450 - $650

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[66] daN BiRd MaSKWell proportioned example.H.280mm, W.175mm. $1300 – $1500

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[67] PaiR of KoTa fiGuRES oN STaNdSH.560mm, W.230mm. $300 - $600

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[68] LiGHT Wood HEadRESTH.160mm, W.160mm. $40 - $80

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[69] PRESTiGEouS BLaCK aNd WHiTE xHoSa CoSTuMEincluding skirt, cape, headscarf, bag and finely beaded necklace.Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$200 - $300

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[70] oRaNGE aNd BLaCK xHoSa SKiRTwith beaded details, knotted bag, beaded necklace and pendant.Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$100 - $200

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[71] GREEN aNd BLaCK xHoSa SKiRTwith beaded details. Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$100 - $200

[72] BLuE aNd GoLd SKiRT aNd aPRoNProvenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$100 - $200

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[73] THREE fiNELY BEadEd NECKLaCESgreen/red, pink/purple, multi-coloured.Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$100 - $200

[74] THREE BEadEd “TiE” NECKLaCESgreen/yellow, green/orange/white, multi-colouredProvenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$100 - $200

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[75] Six fiNELY BEadEd BRaCELETSof various colours.Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$100 - $200

[76] Six NECKLaCESof various lengths.Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$50 - $100

[77] GRouP of aCCESSoRiESincluding a bag with beaded details, an apron and a finely beaded brooch pin.Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$150 - $180

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[78] GRouP of adoRNMENTSincluding a finely beaded spiral necklace, a beaded belt, a wooden pendant, a beaded necklace, a beaded pin, beaded earrings, and a small beaded bottle.Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$200 - $300

[79] NoRTH afRiCaN TExTiLEof camel hair and cotton. Red/white/black/yellow.H.2200mm, W.1140mm. Provenance:From the Carol King-Barfknecht Collection$200 - $300

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[80] MaLE aNCESTRaL fiGuREBuyu.H. 250mm $150 - $180

[81] MaLE aNCESTRaL fiGuREGrasslands, Cameroon, Bangwa Kingdom.H.650mm, W.230mm. $400 - $600

[82] PaiR of BauLE aNCESTRaL fiGuRESH.400mm. $200 - $300

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[83] GREBo MaSKH.260mm, W.170mm. $150 - $300

[84] KWERE, MuSiCaL iNSTRuMENT – TaNZaNiaoffering orthodox form, missing strings.H.645mm, W.65mm. $100 - $200

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[85] KifWEBE MaSKSogye, ZaireH.340mm, W.20mm, D.170mm. $150 - $200

[86] CHoKWE MaSKH.180mm, W.140mm. $150 - $300

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[87] TRio of ‘CoLoNiaL’ fiGuRESH.500mm. $50 - $100

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[88] MaMa HEad MaSKH.330mm, W.230mm. $50 - $100

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[89] TaNZaNiaN fiGuREH.400mm, D.100mm. $50 - $100

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[90] PENdo MaSKH.500mm, W.250mm. $50 - $100

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[91] LEGa MaSKD.280mm, W.180mm. $50 - $100

[92] BaMaNa MaSKH.420mm, W.80mm $150 - $300

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[93] BaMBaRa MaSKH.400mm, W.200mm $150 - $300

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[95] afRiCaN GaME BoaRdL.1000mm, W.160mm. $100 - $200

[96] afRiCaN MaSKH.240mm, W.160mm. $50 - $100

[96A] fEMaLE aNCESTRaL fiGuREYoroba. H.540mm, D.140mm. $600 - $800

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[97] BENiN BRoNZEOld label attached. ‘Benin Bronze figure of a warrior c.1900. Original pricetag $1850.00.’H.370mm, W.120mm. $1200 - $2200

[98] LuBa STaTuEH.230mm, W.100mm, D.100mm. $250 - $500

[99] KuBa CuPH.140mm, Dia.60mm. $100 - $200

[100] KuBa fiGuRaL CuPH.320mm, W.80mm. $150 - $250

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[101] afRiCaN SHRiNE fiGuREH.450mm, W.170mm. $150 - $250

[102] PaiR of HaNd dRuMSwith tight leather detailing.Dia.160mm, Dia.265mm. $120 - $150

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[104] SEPiK HooK SHiELdinlayed with shells and adorned with feathers.H.1650mm, W.380mm. $800 - $1200

[106] TWo PaPa NEW GuiNEa CEREMoNiaL CLuBS WiTH BLadESwith a thin and finely worked stone blade and intricately plaited rattan casing. Eastern Highlands.Max L.800mm, H.550mm. Provenance: From the Collection of The Zanesville Museum of Art, USA.$500 - $700

[107] PaPua NEW GuiNEa axEH.500mm, W.350mm. $50 - $100

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[108] MWai MaSKFinely painted with resolved proportions.H.1260mm, W200mm, D.180mm. $300 - $500

[109] RaMu RiVER ToTEMNice proportions with scaling forehead.H.630mm, W.80mm. $100 - $200

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[110] MoSQuiTo MaSKon stand.H.380mm, W.110mm. $20 - $40

[111] MaLE aNCESTRaL ToTEM Sepik River Region totem for men’s house.H.1300mm, W.190mm, D.150mm $250 - $450

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[112] TWo PaPua NEW GuiNEa STaTuESwith outstretched arms and detailed costume.H.410mm, W.300mm. $300 - $400

[113] EaRTHENWaRE BoWLWith an incised zigzag band around the rim and repeated incised heart-shaped abstract faces in yellow, black, ochre and white pigments.H.160mm, Dia.220mm. $200 - $300

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[114] aSMaT SHiELdWith complex deep relief carving offering abstract ancestral motifsH.1700mm, W.750mm $200 - $400

[115] a fiNE BREaSTPLaTE adoRNMENTMother-of-pearl, plant fibre, cowrie and nassa shells. Worn by both men and women and used as currency.H.170mm, W.170mm. $150 - $180

[116] BaRK CLoTHH.680mm, W.385mm. $50 - $100


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[117] THREE GouRdSfinely decorated, some with surface carving.$200 - $300

[118] PaPua NEW GuiNEa SPEaRTHRoWERH.685mm. $80 - $120

[119] KuNdu dRuMwith fine snakeskin attached.H.560mm, Dia.140mm. $200 - $300

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[120] EaRLY WoVEN MaSK - PaPua NEW GuiNEaOpen-work weaving of abstract oval form, with raised nose and coiffure. Encrusted patina with traces of red and black pigment.H.340mm, D.280mm. $150 - $200

[121] PaPua NEW GuiNEa SHiELdDepicting abstracted face. H. 1330mm, W.330mm. $150 - $300


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[122] SHiELdH. 1480mm, W.430mm. $150 - $300

[123] fouR CaRVEd CRoCodiLE CaNoE PRoWSH.550mm, W.230mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$400 - $300

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[124] WoodEN SHiELdH.1500mm, W.320mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200 - $400

[125] TWo PaPua NEW GuiNEa food HooKSH.420mm, W.100mm. (largest) Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$100 - $200

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[126] TWo iNdoNESiaN STaTuESH.480mm, W.50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$100 - $200

[127] iNdoNESiaN MaSKH.210mm, W.130mm; H.280mm, W.50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$50 - $100

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[128] SoLoMoN iSLaNdS CLuBwith long slender leaf blade in orthodox form. Mid-brown patina. Handle covered with finely woven multi-coloured fibre.H.1230mm, W.90mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200 - $400

[129] PaPua NEW GuiNEa BoWH.1600mm, W.30mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$50 - $100

[130] PaPua NEW GuiNEa LuMi SHiELdH.1260mm, W.380mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$400 - $600


[131] PaPua NEW GuiNEa fLuTEH.850mm, W.50mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$100 - $200

[132] GRouP of Six aRRoWSH.1820mm, W.10mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200 - $300

[133] iNdoNESiaN MaSKH.275mm, W.200mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$100 - $200

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[134] CaRVEd CaNoE BaiLERH.370mm, W.145mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$100 - $200

[135] WoVEN BaG WiTH BoNE aTTaCHMENTSH.150mm, W.240mm. $200 - $300


[136] WoodEN MaSKH.300mm, W.210mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200 - $300

[137] CaRVEd WoodEN STooLH.270mm, Dia.300mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200 - $300

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[138] CaRVEd WoodEN BiRd ToTEMH.790mm, W.70mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200 - $300

[139] CaNoE BaiLERH.340mm, W.140mm, D.70mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$100 - $200

[140] HuNSTEiN MouNTaiN HooK SHiELdH.770mm, W.230mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200 - $300

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[143] KWoMa PiGSKiN SHiELdA prestigious ovoid shaped shield made of wild boar hide, cane and wood. Used by younger initiated men. Only the elder warriors are allowed to use the carved wooden shields. Kwoma People, Washkuk Hills, Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea.H.1400mm, W.570mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$800 - $1000

[141] CaNoE BaiLERL.400mm, W.160mm, D.100mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200-$300

[142] MaMERi HooK SHiELdH.1000mm, W.310mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$400 - $800

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[144] TWo aBELaM HEadS foR a CEREMoNiaL HouSEH.720mm, W.140mm, Dia.160mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$500 - $700

[145] CaNoE BaiLERH.350mm, W.110mm, D.110mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$200 - $300

[146] WoVEN BaGH.520mm, W.300mm. Provenance: From the Collection of Prof. Denis Dutton.$50 - $100


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[147] BREaST adoRNMENTdamaged.Dia.90mm.$20 - $40

CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR BUYERS1. Bidding. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser subject to the auctioneer having the right to refuse the bid of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the bidding, the lot in dispute will be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bid, or the auctioneer may declare the purchaser, which declaration shall be conclusive. No person shall advance less at a bid than the sum nominated by the auctioneer, and no bid may be retracted.

2. Reserves. All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or her/his agent to impose a reserve.

3. Registration. Purchasers shall complete a bidding card before the sale giving their own correct name, address and telephone number. It is accepted by bidders that the supply of false information on a bidding card shall be interpreted as deliberate fraud.

4. Buyer’s Premium. The purchaser accepts that in addition to the hammer or selling price Webb’s will apply a buyer’s premium of 15% for sales of Oceanic & African Art (unless otherwise stated), together with GST on such premiums.

5. Payment. Payment for all items purchased is due on the day of sale immediately following completion of the sale.

If full payment cannot be made on the day of sale a deposit of 10% of the total sum due must be made on the day of sale and the balance must be paid within 5 working days.

Payment is by cash, bank cheque or Eftpos. Personal and private cheques will be accepted but must be cleared before goods will be released. Credit cards are not accepted.

6. Lots sold as Viewed. All lots are sold as viewed and with all erros in description, faults and imperfections whether visible or not. Neither Webb’s nor its vendor are responsible for errors in description or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot or for any fault or defect in it. No warranty whatsoever is made. Buyers proceed upon their own judgement.

Buyers shall be deemed to have inspected the lots, or to have made enquiries to their complete satisfaction, prior to sale and by the act of bidding shall be deemed to be satisfied with the lots in all respects.

7. Webb’s Act as Agents. They have full discretion to conduct all aspects of the sale and to withdraw any lot from the sale without giving any reason.

8. Collection. Purchases are to be taken away at the buyer’s expense immediately after the sale except where a cheque remains

uncleared. If this is not done Webb’s will not be responsible if the lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.

Any items not collected within seven days of the auction may be subject to a storage and insurance fee. A receipted invoice must be produced prior to removal of any lot.

9. Licences. Buyers who purchase an item which falls within the provisions of the Protected Objects Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 cannot take possession of that item until they have shown to Webb’s a license under the appropriate Act.

10. Failure to make Payment. If a purchaser fails either to pay for or take away any lot, Webb’s shall without further notice to the purchaser, at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies:

A. To issue proceeding against the purchaser for damages for breach of contract.

B. To rescind the sale of that or any other lot sold to the purchaser at the same or any other auction.

C. To resell the lot by public or private sale. Any deficiency resulting from such resale, after giving credit to the purchaser for any part payment, together with all costs incurred in connection with the lot shall be paid to Webb’s by the purchaser. Any surplus over the proceeds of sale shall belong to the seller and in this condition the expression ‘proceeds of sale’ shall have the same meaning in relation to a sale by private treaty as it has in relation to a sale by auction.

D. To store the lot whether at Webb’s own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the purchaser and to release the lot only after the purchase price has been paid in full plus the accrued cost of removal storage and all other costs connected to the lot.

E. To charge interest on the purchase price at a rate 2% above Webb’s bankers’ then current rate for commercial overdraft facilities, to the extent that the price or any part of it remains unpaid for more than seven days from the date of the sale.

F. To retain possession of that or any other lot purchased by the purchaser at that or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of money due.

G. To apply the proceeds of sale of any lot then or subsequently due to the purchaser towards settlement of money due to Webb’s or its vendor. Webb’s shall be entitled to a possessory lien on any property of the purchaser for any purpose while any monies

remain unpaid under this contract.

H. To apply any payment made by the purchaser to Webb’s towards any money owing to Webb’s in respect of any thing whatsoever irrespective of any directive given in respect of, or restriction placed upon, such payment by the purchaser whether expressed or implied.

I. Title and right of disposal of the goods shall not pass to the purchaser until payment has been made in full by cleared funds. Where any lot purchased is held by Webb’s pending i. clearance of funds by the purchaser or ii. completion of payment after receipt of a deposit, the lot will be held by Webb’s as bailee for the vendor, risk and title passing to the purchaser immediately upon notification of clearance of funds or upon completion of purchase. In the event that a lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed before title is transferred to the purchaser, the purchaser shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to Webb’s in respect of that lot, but shall not be entitled to any compensation for any consequent losses howsoever arising.

11. Bidders deemed Principals. All bidders shall be held personally and solely liable for all obligations arising from any bid, including both ‘telephone’ and ‘absentee’ bids. Any person wishing to bid as agent for a third party must obtain written authority to do so from Webb’s prior to bidding.

12. ‘Subject Bids’. Where the highest bid is below the reserve and the auctioneer declares a sale to be ‘subject to vendor’s consent’ or words to that effect, the highest bid remains binding upon the bidder until the vendor accepts or rejects it. If the bid is accepted there is a contractual obligation upon the bidder to pay for the lot.

13. Sales post auction or by private treaty. The above conditions shall apply to all buyers of goods from Webb’s irrespective of the circumstances under which the sale is negotiated.

14. condition of Items. Condition of items is not detailed in this catalogue. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of lots they bid on and should refer to clause six. Webb’s are pleased to provide intending buyers with condition reports on any lots.

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