Pounamu Menu or Place Card Holders A set of 4 early 20th ce...

Hammer

£80

Pounamu Menu or Place Card Holders

A set of 4 early 20th century silver and New Zealand green Pounamu menu or place card holders, the silver clasps seemingly unmarked but XRF confirmed, each approx 30mm in diameter, presented in a Denton of Wellington box.

Historical Provenance:

Gifted to Sir Cyril Newall during his tenure as Governor General.

Condition:
Normal silver tarnishing.

Keywords:

Taonga, Maori, New Zealand, Staff, Paddle, Hoe, Pendant, Axe, Club, Weapons, Pounamu, Greenstone, Nephrite, Jade, Kawakawa, Kahurangi, Inanga, Tangiwai, Paua Shell, Abalone, Lord, Sir, Cyril, Newall, Wellington, Auckland, Oceanic, Raharuhi Rukupo, Patu Onewa