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'Qauata' Parrying Shield/Club, San Cristobal Island

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'Qauata' Parrying Shield/Club, San Cristobal Island

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Description

Oceania, Solomon Islands, San Cristobal, Makira province 19th/20th century Qauata or Qauaata parrying shield/war club with traditional dark patina. The form and patination more typical of traditional examples from the region. The hardwood leaf shape carved similar in fashion to diving fish and functions as a defensive weapon to parry or block attacks. Size 56 1/2" L, 22" W blade

Condition

stable crack to blade

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'Qauata' Parrying Shield/Club, San Cristobal Island

Name: 'Qauata' Parrying Shield/Club, San Cristobal Island
SKU: 167278082
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

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