A Superb Pig Killing Club Fanla Village, North Ambrym,
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A Superb Pig Killing Club
Fanla Village, North Ambrym, Vanuatu
(nineteenth century)
carved hardwood and natural earth pigments
56.5 cm long
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Chief Tofor, Fanla Village
Collected in the field from the above by Dr Peter Elliott in 1972
This superbly proportioned and rare club still retains its original ceremonial paint. The fact that this is an early example retaining its original paint suggests that it most likely had actual ceremonial use.
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A Superb Pig Killing Club Fanla Village, North Ambrym,
Estimate A$5,000 - A$7,000
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