ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Friday, 20 - Monday, 30 September 2024

This broad ethnographic auction includes many Māori, Pacific & African artefacts together with other tribal items, NZ artefacts, artworks and much more. Including items from the collection of Prof. Darwin Scott Linthicum, B.A., Ph.D. Note from Darwin: 'As a young lad growing up in Southern California near the coastal town of Malibu, I always wanted to be a marine biologist. Jacques Cousteau was my hero. He sailed the seven seas, explore exotic islands, visited strange peoples, and made the underwater world exciting. By the time I was only 16 years of age I was doing research on marine fishes at the University of California Los Angeles, and the Marineland Aquarium in Palo Alto; these studies resulted in my first scientific publications one year later. Soon thereafter I found myself involved in a research project at Enewetak atoll in the Marshall Islands (Micronesia), at the Mid-Pacific Marine Laboratory. Our studies on corals and other sea life led to my collection consisting of many scores of specimens related to our research' (some of which are part of the collectables offered at Cordy’s). Please note that to purchase any registered items (those with 'Y' numbers) you will need to be a registered Artefact collector with Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture & Heritage. These are taonga tūturu and are protected objects under the Protect Objects Act 1975, They have whakapapa to Te Ao Māori and embody mana, tapu, and mauri. Packing and courier options available at buyers risk and expense. This does not include larger items. All enquiries email info@cordys.co.nz or phone (09) 5231049. ALL PAYMENTS TO BE ONLINE, EFTPOS OR CREDIT CARD AND COLLECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. A buyer's premium applies to all Cordy's auctions of 17% + GST = 19.55% this is to be paid on top of any successful bid.