Western Samoa Wooden Tiki Face Figure Pate (Percussion Musical Instrument), 14.5" x 2.75" x 3.75" (M90623A-0321-003) magento-73425 August 1978

August 1978

Total size is 23

45" x 65" framed

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Published on page 91 of Legendary Patania Jewelry by Kim Messier

Western Samoa Wooden Tiki Face Figure Pate (Percussion Musical Instrument), 14.5" x 2.75" x 3.75" (M90623A-0321-003) magento-73425 August 1978This item is in very good condition, with very minor surface wear, and small scratches. Acquired from a private collection in Arizona. The owner acquired this from Patrick O'Reilly estate. O'Reilly was a collector, as well as an appraiser. A pate is a wooden musical percussion instrument. It is a slit wooden drum. The wooden drum stick is being stored in the slit.