Beaked 'Battlehammer' Club, Fiji Islands
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Wood
Length 31 1/2in (80cm)

Provenance
Australian Private Collection

Of classic form with curved head of large scale, carved into a sphere with small projections around the edge and long conical point in the center, the handle carved with incised decoration for improved grip; fine dark brown patina.

Age distress line with separation running down the shaft on one side; old losses around butt; age distress line to club head to one side; minor losses to projections around head; minor nicks, scratches, abrasions and wear consistent with age.