19th Century Maori Whalebone Kotiate Hand Club

A quality 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand…
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A quality 19th century Maori carved whalebone kotiate (hand club), elegant lobed blade, oval grip with carved weku head with remains of red sealing wax to the eyes, square notched hole, darkish tone to one side, good patina and original polish. Length 33 cm. Provenance: Ex. A private old Auckland estate.

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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