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Late 19th Century War Club, Samoa

$1,600
£1,211.35
€1,402.89
CA$2,264.37
A$2,537
CHF 1,319.35
MX$30,737.71
NOK 16,809.14
SEK 15,691.92
DKK 10,472.27

About the Item

Late 19th Century Fa’alautalinga War Club, Samoa A short cylindrical handle flares and flattens into a paddle form tapering to an edge, with a raised medial ridge on both sides. Finely carved zigzag motifs cover the surface except on the handle, sometimes appearing as rows of incised triangles, all with lime infill. 23 by 7 inches (58.5 by 17.8 cm). Ex Chichester collection, London, England; Ex Vedder estate, Portola Valley, CA
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Samoa
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#25501stDibs: LU1778246338762

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