MAORI Adze ‘toki pou-tangata’ Mark Assayag

Mark Assayag

Washington eventually sold $15 million worth of Witco products throughout the world over a 10 year run in the 1970's

Moai Hava (“ ‘Dirty statue” or “ ‘to be lost”)

Ceremonial/ Ritual Bowl

Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

MAORI Adze ‘toki pou-tangata’ Mark AssayagMaori adze. 16 inches in length. Nephrite blade 7 inches x 1 7 8 inches. 2 pounds. Handle smooth with minimal craving. Top craved handle with bird or parrot transforming to humanform. Repeated decoration at bottom of the handle. Top figure with protruding tongue. Abalone eye inlay in six places. Said to be a Chief's weapon and symbol of authority. Nephrite blade original and has value.