Maori Whalebone Clock Pin

Maori Whalebone Clock Pin, New Zealand, 19th century, long cloak pin fashioned from whalebone, lg. 8 in. Provenance: The Rosman collection, New York City; Fortess collection, Honolulu, Hawaii; H.T. Stearn collection; H.D. Skinner, from the Otago Museum. Estimate $700-900 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.