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Early 20th C. Solomon Islands Wood Tapa Beater

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Description

**Originally Listed At $350**

Oceania, Solomon Islands Archipelago, ca. early 20th century CE. A fabulous, hand-carved wood tapa beater presenting a cuboid form with a slender handle, a slightly raised guard, and an elongated head that gently flares out to a pyramidal top. Boasting a light brown woodgrain surface, the impressive implement is incised with 5 to 6 vertical striations on each face of the head, while an "X" motif adorns each side of the guard. Tapa is a kind of bark cloth that is made in the South Pacific Islands, mainly Tonga, Samoa, and Fiji, but also as far afield as Hawaii and New Zealand. Tapa was introduced to the western world in the late 18th century by Captain Cook's first expedition, where it was collected under the direction of Joseph Banks and brought to Europe. Size: 16.9" L x 1.9" W (42.9 cm x 4.8 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Condition

Expected surface wear with nicks, scratches, and abrasions, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina.

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Early 20th C. Solomon Islands Wood Tapa Beater

Name: Early 20th C. Solomon Islands Wood Tapa Beater
SKU: 149033478
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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