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THB19th C. Tokelau Island Wood Tuluma (for fishing)
Lot 113b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, much more. All items have been legally acquired and are legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Oceania, Polynesia, Tokelau Island (territory of New Zealand), ca. 19th century CE. A lovely carved wooden tuluma, a lidded container used to carry fishing gear, baits, and other items meant to be kept dry while fishing out at sea. The ovoid body has a flat base, a deep basin, and exterior walls adorned with inlaid nacre (also mother-of-pearl) fragments of triangular and diamond shapes that form broad geometric motifs. Three perforated rectangular tabs are present along the walls and atop the form-fitting lid and have a twisted fiber cord running through each to ensure the lid is not accidentally lost during the fishing expedition. The Tokelau Islands are a trio of atolls north of American Samoa that have been inhabited for 1000 years, during which time they have developed a rich artistic tradition. That skill is even displayed in utilitarian items like this example. Size (w/ lid): 9.875" W x 7.7" H (25.1 cm x 19.6 cm)
For another example of a tuluma and additional information, please see The Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), registration number FE010386.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Richard Kelton collection, Louisiana, USA, acquired between 1970 and 2000
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#157111Loss to one small inlaid nacre fragment as shown. Light staining to twisted fiber cord, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina and smooth surface textures throughout.Condition
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