A Fine Collection of Fish Hooks
SOLOMON ISLANDS; NEW ZEALAND; TAHITI; NORTH AMERICA 5 Solomon Islands tolling hooks 2 Solomon Islands bonito tolling hooks 3 New Zealand Fish Hooks 3 Tahiti bonito lure 1 Nootka Halibut hook 1 Northwest Coast harpoon headEstimate $8,000 – $12,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, NEW SOUTH WALES
SOLOMON ISLANDS; NEW ZEALAND; TAHITI; NORTH AMERICA
5 Solomon Islands tolling hooks
2 Solomon Islands bonito tolling hooks
3 New Zealand Fish Hooks
3 Tahiti bonito lure
1 Nootka Halibut hook
1 Northwest Coast harpoon head
carved wood, turtle shell, pearl shell, paua shell, bone, cheemaine, fibre and beads
10.6CM (AVERANGE) (15)
Provenance
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Private Collection, New South Wales
D’Lan DavidsonHead Aboriginal Art |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Aboriginal Art |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Aboriginal Art |
Dr David HansenSenior Researcher | Specialist Aboriginal Art |
Brett BallardSpecialist Aboriginal Art |
Harley YoungFacilities & Operations Manager | Aboriginal Art |
AU0777 |
28 May 2013 |
Melbourne
6:30 PM