Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Ula, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century throwing club, ula, Fiji A heavy throwing club made of dense hardwood with the handle finely carved with geometric motifs and an unexpected detail on the ball head - se...
Wood
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in
Ula Trowing Club Drisia Archipelago Of The Fiji Islands - 19th Century Oceanic
Located in Leuven, BE
Fijian Ula throwing wooden war club of the Ula Drisia type - Archipelago Of The Fiji Islands - Oceania - Polynesian art Country : Fiji Period: 19th Century ca 1800 Length: 40 cm A...
Hardwood
Fine Polynesian Fiji Ula Throwing Club
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 19th century Fiji antique Ula throwing club Hand iron wood with carved Multi lobed head Deep aged patina.
Wood
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H 17.33 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Ula Tavatava or Throwing War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian hardwood Ula tavatava or throwing war club Fiji, probably 18th century The top of the shaft decorated with a dotted pattern all around (possibly kill marks).
Hardwood
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H 32.68 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Totokia, War Club or Battle Hammer from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
However, they are designed after a snake, gata in Fijian language. The Ula throwing clubs come in many different shapes and sizes and were worn on the belt by warriors.
Hardwood
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated head wrapped in finely wove...
Rattan, Wood
$2,200
H 4.5 in W 26 in D 4.5 in
A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku 'Pineapple' Stone War Club, Eastern Highlands
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote Morobe Province located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The head is carved from...
Stone
Oceanic Carved Hardwood Lime Spatula, Papua New Guinea
Located in Stamford, CT
A Papua New Guinea hand carved ebony lime spatula covered with continuous swirl designs etched on the open handle and shaft, with some traces of lime still present. Mounted on a cust...
Ebony
Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century
By Zulu's
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very rare Zulu prestige Knobkerrie . 19th century with an ancient patina. This Knobkerrie was not used in battle but was a prestige object owned byba highbranking chief ofbthe Zulu...
Wood
19th Century Native American Ball Head War Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ball headed war club of walnut with carved panther effigy. The panther is rare and a powerful warrior symbol that has different interpretations "He who kills with one blow" and "A po...
Other
African Figural Carved Cane, 19th Century Tribal Folk Art, Africa
Located in Queens, NY
African (19/20th Century) figural wood carved cane Repairs to arms, some chips, splits.
Cane
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia A lethal throwing club, which is thought by the last owner to be from Sumba Island. There are seven pointed spikes at the he...
Wood
$1,684
H 62.6 in Dm 7.88 in L 62.6 in
Oceanic Dance Paddle from the Santa Cruz Islands Late 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
The peoples of the Santa Cruz Islands, part of the southeastern Solomon Islands, produced some of Oceania's most distinctive ceremonial objects. Created for dance, display and ritual...
Wood
Native American 19th Century Ball Headed Club
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American ball headed dance club with expanded shaft, engraving with initials "J.Y." Fully painted with red wash. A nice piece that would make a great addition to a handmade in...
Wood
19th Century Kukukuku Club from Highlands Papua
Located in NICE, FR
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. It features a head made of stone in the characteristic 'pineapple' ...
Stone
$1,179
H 26.38 in Dm 3.94 in
Zulu Iwisa Hardwood Throwing Club with Spherical Head, Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
This early 20th-century Zulu iwisa, commonly known as a knobkerrie, is carved from a single piece of dense hardwood, with the natural root or burl cleverly incorporated to create the...
Wood
Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Tonga Pakipaki war club, Polynesia, 18th century An exceptional ironwood war club originating from Tonga, Polynesia. 18th century and hand carved with complex geometric patterns...
Wood
Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a verybrare example of a 19th century ritually used Zulu Knobkerrie. Carved from very dense wood and complete with wire binding demonstrating the status of the owner. A prest...
Wood
$1,623
H 55.12 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Ethnic Carved Wood Paddle on Stand, Natural Patina, Borneo, 18th–19th c.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This authentic carved wood paddle from Borneo, dating from the 18th–19th century, was once used by fishermen as an offering to the sea to ensure bountiful waters. Standing 140 cm tal...
Wood
Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Sago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a ...
Shell
$2,200
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 26 in
A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku War Club, Eastern Highlands - Morobe Province
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club originates from the Morobe Province, which is a very remote area located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Gu...
Stone
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
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