Y A LARGE MĀORI WHALE BONE HAIR COMB OR HERU PARĀOA POSSIBLY LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Y &nbspA LARGE MĀORI WHALE BONE HAIR COMB OR HERU PARĀOA POSSIBLY LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY With eight tines (1 half complete), openwork manaia, 32.5cm long, 10cm high, 20th century inscribed paper label "Brought by *** Alfred Abraham Wade Lea from New Zealand in 1861 Dunedin Otago" An Aboriginal hardwood boomerang, 19th century, carved "rat tooth" decoration of flowerheads, a tree and a sinuous figure with diamond shaped head, snake by his side, stylised river above, plain back, one end pointed, the other lacking, traces of clay, 70cm long, 5.5cm at the widest pointTwo sections of Aboriginal netting, Queensland late 19th century, both with contemporary handwritten labels dated 1893 and inscribed respectively "Piece of fishing net used by the aboriginals of Queensland made from the bark of the Arrajong Tree. The bark is chewed by the *** and pulled out into threads, rolled together and then after being made into string made into the net. June 1893" and "Piece of net made from the sinews of the emu and kangaroo by the aboriginals of Queensland, June 1893", both balled up and tied with string Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. As per cataloguing- one tine incomplete on comb, boomerang lacking one end, nets are balled and very dry and we have not tried to open them up- we have not touched surfaces or tried to clean dirt or spot stains- for further information please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer