A British collector paid under £100 for a damaged wooden pendant at a provincial auction; experts identified it as rare Rapa Nui jewellery and it later sold for £75,800 including fees

A wooden pendant initially bought at auction for under £100 astonished everyone when it fetched an incredible £75,800. Experts identified it as a rare ceremonial ornament from Rapa Nui. Despite its missing head, fierce bidding drove up its value. The buyer, aware of its cultural significance, capitalized on the opportunity, highlighting the intriguing allure of Rapa Nui artefacts in the collectible market.
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