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DQJ-162545
DQJ-162545
A Kanak Ceremonial axe
New Caledonia
Region
New Caledonia
Culture
Kanak
Features
Ceremonial / Ritual
Categories
giokono / gi okono / nbouet
Materials
Wood
,
Nephrite
,
Vegetal Fibre
Period
XIX-XXth century
Dimensions
59.5 cm (23.4 in)
Provenance
Curtis Moffat, London
Oct 30, 2018, Christie's — Arts d'Afrique d'Océanie et d'Amérique
Jul 7, 2021, Sotheby's — Extra! Objets rares et singuliers extra-européens
Dec 2, 2025, Native Auctions — Modern Art, African Art and Design: Works from the Belfius Art Collection and various private collections
Auction results
Lot 18, Christie's, Paris — Oct 30, 2018
Arts d'Afrique d'Océanie et d'Amérique
Estimate:
EUR
4,000 - 6,000
Sold:
EUR
5,250
USD
5,957
Lot 102, Sotheby's, Paris — Jul 7, 2021
Extra! Objets rares et singuliers extra-européens
Estimate:
EUR
6,000 - 8,000
Unsold
Lot 2, Native Auctions, Brussels — Dec 2, 2025
Modern Art, African Art and Design: Works from the Belfius Art Collection and various private collections
Estimate:
EUR
5,000 - 7,000
Unsold
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