2011 Top Ten Prices: Oceanic & African Art

Over 2011 Webb's Oceanic & African Art Department offered the very best examples of Maori, Oceanic, African and North American artifacts, the quality and breadth of which is rarely seen in the New Zealand. Achieving a total of $895,995 for the 2011 season, Webb’s secured a range of local and international records and continues to lead the local market. Another highlight for 2011 was the invitation to represent the most prestigious Maori work to be offered in recent living memory – the remarkable wharenui Te Tiki o Tamamutu. Envisaged by one of the most revered 19th century master carvers, Wero Taroi, Te Tiki O Tamamutu was the last project Wero and his then apprentice Tene Waitere worked on before Wero passed away. In 2012 Webb’s will be offering two significant international collections. Entries are currently invited to complement the first event to be held on 28 March 2012.

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Previous Sale Highlights:


Ngutuparera – Tupara Important Historic Shotgun
L.1230mm, W.95mm.
Realised: $30,485 - September 2011

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Superb Kotiate
H.330mm, W.120mm, D.28mm.
Realised: $25,450 - September 2011

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Dogon Mask
H.660mm, W.210mm.
Realised: $24,622 - March 2011

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Superb Kahu Kiwi - Kiwi Feather Cloak
L820 mm, W1090mm.
Realised: $23,450 - September 2011

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Mere Pounamu 'Tupoho'
H.340mm, W110mm, D.15mm
Realised: $22,280 - March 2011

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Mere Pounamu
H.370mm. W.104mm., D.15mm.
Realised: $21,105 - September 2011

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Early Kahu Kiwi - Kiwi Feather Cloak
L965mm, W1121mm.
Realised: $21,105 - September 2011

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Finely Carved Hoe
1400mm, W135mm.
Realised: $19,932 - September 2011

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Tahitian Shark Hook
H.155mm, W.100mm. (hook only)
Realised: $16,415 - March 2011

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Superb Kahu Kiwi - Kiwi Feather Cloak
L820 mm, W1090mm.
Realised: $23,450 - September 2011

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Superb Northwest Coast Club
H.560mm, W.235mm
Realised: $9,380 - - September 2011

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Rare Papua New Guinea Comb
H.305mm, W.85mm, D.47mm.
Realised: $5,900 - - September 2011

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Prestigious Mere Pounamu - In the Name of Tinirau
H.315mm, W.105mm
Realised: $51,590 - - September 2011

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Finely Carved Hoe
1400mm, W135mm.
Realised: $19,932 - September 2011

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Te Kaoreore - An historic Mere Pounamu
L.430mm. W.205mm. D.11mm.
Realised: $146,600 - Nov 2010

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Waka huia by Tene Waitere C. 1853 – 1931, A Ngati Tarawhai Carver, Te Aroha, Rotorua.
Realised: $46,900 - November 2010

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Venerated Bonito Totem
Realised: $29,000 - November 2010

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Cased Kiwi and pair of Huia
Realised: $25,800 - November 2010

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African Dogon Figure
Realised: $23,400 - November 2010

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Single Huia Feather
Realised: $8,500 - - June 2010

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Rare And Superb Fijian War Club
L1170mm W340mm.
Realised: $32,700 - - June 2010

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Rare Tongan Whalebone Chest Ornament
W180mm D161mm.
Realised: $23,400 - - June 2010

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Important Fijian Headrest
H170mm W670mm.
Realised: $8,200 - - June 2010

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Rare Baining Ceremonial Mask
H1100mm L900mm W400mm.
Realised: $7,200 - - June 2010

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Matau Bronze - Bronze Shark Hook
L455mm W72mm.
Realised: $3,700 - - June 2010

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Pa kahawai - Fishing Lure
L118mm W18mm.
Realised: $2,500 - - June 2010

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Tekoteko - Carved Ancestral Figure
L620 W148mm D100mm.
Realised: $11,100 - - June 2010

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Classical Luba Kifwebe Mask and Costume Remnants
H460mm W300 D260mm.
Realised: $12,900 - - June 2010

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Kaka Poria Pounamu
L31mm W27mm.
Realised: $2,300 - - June 2010

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Rare Moa Bone Harpoon Head
L146mm W30mm .
Realised: $9,600 - - June 2010

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Patu Paraoa - Whalebone Master Carver's Mallet
L255 W53mm.
Realised: $8,200 - - June 2010

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Large And Superb Maori Toki
L390mm W91mm.
Realised: $25,000 - - June 2010

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Kete Muka Kiwi - Flax and Kiwi Feather Bag
H230mm W220mm.
Realised: $7,000 - - June 2010

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A Superb and Important Maori Kumete
L360mm H225mm W165mm.
Realised: $29,200 - - June 2010

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A Fine 19th Century Fijian Gata Snake Club
Realised: $2,000 - September 2009

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A Maori and Waitemata Harbour Pictorial Marquetry Table Top by William Seuffert
Realised: $10,000 - September 2008

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A Late 19th Century Two Manaia Supported Kumete
Realised: $9,000 - September 2008

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An Exceptional Patu Onewa
Realised: $13,000 - September 2008

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A Toki-Akau-Poto or Tomahawk
Realised: $6,500 - September 2008

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A Late 19th Century, Finely Carved, Figure Supported, Wooden Kumete
W.385mm. D.150mm. H.190mm.
Realised: $22,000 - May 2007

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An Exceptional Quality Kahu Kiwi
Realised: $110,000 - April 2006

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An Important 19th Century Whalebone Hei Tiki
Realised: $24,000 - August 2005

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A Fine Mere Pounamu
Realised: $10,000 - June 2004

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A Whalebone Hair Comb or Heru Paraoa
Realised: $7,250 - July 2007

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A Whalebone Kotiate
Realised: $8,600 - September 2006

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A Carved Folk Art Wooden Figure of a Warrior with Painted Moko
Realised: $10,000 - October 2003

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A Contact Period Mere Pounamo
Realised: $9,000 - May 2007

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