6 Pre-contact Hawaiian Coral Blade Tools - Feb 10, 2023 | Artemis Gallery In Co
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

6 Pre-Contact Hawaiian Coral Blade Tools

Recommended Items

item-146183223=1
item-146183223=2
6 Pre-Contact Hawaiian Coral Blade Tools
6 Pre-Contact Hawaiian Coral Blade Tools
Item Details
Description
**First Time At Auction**

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact period, ca. 10th to 18th century CE. A collection of 6 coral tools or weapon heads, each carved into triangular points that could be handheld or hafted on to wood handles or shafts for greater leverage. Coral and shell scraping tools were often used for barkcloth and food preparation. Size of largest: 5.5" L x 1.25" W (14 cm x 3.2 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects can only be shipped within the United States.

Provenance: ex-private Maui, Hawaii collection, USA

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#150481
Condition
Ossification and natural pitting. Chips and wear expected from age and use.
Buyer's Premium
  • 26.5%

6 Pre-Contact Hawaiian Coral Blade Tools

Estimate $600 - $800
See Sold Price
Starting Price $300
1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, us
Offers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

badge TOP RATED
Louisville, CO, United States7,926 Followers
TOP