VERY RARE TAHITI PRE CONTACT STONE SCULPTURE-NO RESERVE Used on the Marae in ancient Tahiti -Pacific Collection Start Price USD 1.00 Current Price USD 3,089.00 Time Left - Bid Count 25 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, June 26, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 06, 2008 Location Honolulu, Hawaii See more about 'VERY RARE TAHITI PRE CONTACT STONE SCULPTURE-NO RESERVE' Description ALL OF OUR AUCTIONS ARE PRIVATE DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING FAKE EMAILS SENT TO UNDERBIDDERS. Up for auction is this very rare anthropomorphic stone sculpture or Ti'i that was thought to be a representation of mythical ancestors who were honored on the marae or temple in Ancient Tahiti. Measuring 13 1/4" inches in height, we believe this is the most important Tahitian artifact ever offered on ebay and dates to an early pre contact time period of 1750 or before. One of two we have listed, it should attract spirited bidding world wide and like all of our auctions is being put up without any reserve. We will guarantee the absolute authenticity of these two pieces and will say so in writing if requested. Each has a beautiful custom museum mount. For all you overseas bidders now is the time to take advantage of the weak US dollar so good luck. Due to the extreme weight of this volcanic stone sculpture, it will be carefully boxed and shipped by DHL at a cost of $100.00 in the U.S. or $200.00 foreign. All major credit cards accepted by fax with a signature. All sales final. Payment must be received within 7 days of auction ending. Check out my other items! Place a Bid!