Tongan Chief's Scepter

Tongan Chief's Scepter, early 19th century, the shaft flaring at the end to form a ball head, the neck and head with a large number of carved inlaid shapes, such as stars, crescents and abstract shapes, in whale teeth, some inlay missing, smooth dark brown patina, lg. 15 1/4 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

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