26th Jun, 2024 11:00
Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
108
A POLYNESIAN HARDWOOD CLUB, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, FIJI, SAMOA OR TONGA
with tapering body swelling towards the head, characteristic chip-carved grip and some early patina, 102.0 cm
Two clubs of related form, decorated in the same style, respectively attributed to Fiji and to Tonga or Samoa, are preserved in the British Museum (Museum nos. OC1913,0714.38 and OC1913,1115.237).
Sold for £350
with tapering body swelling towards the head, characteristic chip-carved grip and some early patina, 102.0 cm
Two clubs of related form, decorated in the same style, respectively attributed to Fiji and to Tonga or Samoa, are preserved in the British Museum (Museum nos. OC1913,0714.38 and OC1913,1115.237).
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
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Sunday 23rd June: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 24th June: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am
