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Tabua, A 19th century Fijian sperm whale tooth, yellowish cream patina, with two suspension holes, one at each end© Art+Object — view on Art+Object website ↗

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A 19th century Fijian sperm whale tooth

Tabua

NZ$584 price realized incl. premium

≈ $358≈ £284≈ €331

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Medium
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As published: “yellowish cream patina, with two suspension holes, one at each end”
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
L. 140 mm approx.
Auction house
Art+Object
Sale
The Collection of John Elliot Lawford (1933 – 2020) (the-collection-of-john-elliot-lawford-1933-2020)
Date
December 5, 2023
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Lot
186
Estimate
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Source
Auction house artandobject.co.nz ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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The Collection of John Elliot Lawford (1933 – 2020) · Art+Object · Dec 5, 2023

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