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Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from the Fiji Islands on Custom Stands

About the Item

A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fiji Islands on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful example of the distinctive double-headed Kiakavo war club, which is often referred to as a "snake" type club. These tribal weapons were mainly used in dancing ceremonies, a representative of war clubs. These Fijian Kiakavo clubs have a smooth finish and have been custom mounted on black iron stands. Oceania, Fiji Islands, 20th century. Dimensions: 10 inches wide x 6 inches deep x 38 inches high and 8 inches wide x 6 inches deep x 39 inches high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some wear throughout consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional images for further condition detail.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Accessory #17631stDibs: LU876412106943
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