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Rare Antique Rarotonga Tangaroa (Atua) Fisherman's God 9 3/8
Rare Antique Rarotonga Tangaroa (Atua) Fisherman's God 9 3/8
Rare Antique Rarotonga Tangaroa (Atua) Fisherman's God 9 3/8
Rare Antique Rarotonga Tangaroa (Atua) Fisherman's God 9 3/8
Rare Antique Rarotonga Tangaroa (Atua) Fisherman's God 9 3/8
Rare Antique Rarotonga Tangaroa (Atua) Fisherman's God 9 3/8

Rare Antique Rarotonga Tangaroa (Atua) Fisherman's God 9 3/8" x 3 5/8"w

$ 683.75

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: Solomon Islands Ceremonial Baton
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Rare Hand Crafted Polynesian Fisherman’s Deity Tangaroa or Oramatua (Atua) from Rarotonga Island (Cook Islands) Carved from Native Hardwood
    Circa: Antique; possibly 19th century or older
    9 3/8 inches (24 cm) high x 3 5/8 inches (8.5 cm) wide x 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm) deep
    Condition; Very Good: There is the complex aged patina of an antique tropical wood figure.
    Description; this is an uncommon find. I purchased the item from a trader that found it in a thrift shop on the Big Island in Hawaii. Traditionally they were used to bring good luck on fishing voyages.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA
    .
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.