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Early New Hebrides War Club, 19th C.

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Description

Solomon Islands War Club, 19th C. Flat tapering form with raised medial line. Most of shaft covered with very finely woven sennit binding. Provenance: Faganarms, Clinton Towhnship, MI. From the collection of Joseph Salamanca. Size: 42'' x 3'' x 1'' (107 x 8 x 3 cm).

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Early New Hebrides War Club, 19th C.

Name: Early New Hebrides War Club, 19th C.
SKU: 129019970
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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