A PAIR OF FIJIAN FIGHTING CLUBS
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Oceanic Artefacts
Fijian Archipelago,
early 20th century
A PAIR OF FIJIAN FIGHTING CLUBS
(i) A Gunstock Club, Kiakavo
carved from hardwood, with slightly flared head with roughened panel, with long curved spur above and dark glossy patina overall
89.0 cm length
(ii) A Beaked Battle Hammer, Totokia
carved from hardwood with typical pineapple form head, old shiny patina overall
83.0 cm lenght
Estimate:
$1,800 - 2,600 (2)
Provenance
Private collection, Queensland