Lot 0128C

Early 20th C. Fijian Wooden Club

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Description

Oceania, Fiji Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. A gorgeous example of the distinctive wooden culacula war club, a broad, flat-bladed club with two edges used like a sword. The entire surface is highly polished. These weapons had both ceremonial and functional roles, and were probably inspired by Samoan or Tongan weapons. Size: 4.8" W x 23" H (12.2 cm x 58.4 cm)

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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Condition

Light dings and scratches on surface, with wear commensurate with age. Tiny loss from tip. Red collection number handwritten under handle.

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Early 20th C. Fijian Wooden Club

Name: Early 20th C. Fijian Wooden Club
SKU: 57239476
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $325

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