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Place of Origin: Fijian
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji

Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Fijian Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Ula, Fiji
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Ula, Fiji

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Fijian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Fijian Bowl On Four Feet – Fiji Islands, Melanesia – 19th / Early 20th C.
Large Fijian Bowl On Four Feet – Fiji Islands, Melanesia – 19th / Early 20th C.

Large Fijian Bowl On Four Feet – Fiji Islands, Melanesia – 19th / Early 20th C.

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Large Fijian Bowl On Four Feet – Fiji Islands, Melanesia – 19th / Early 20th Century" Impressive traditional wooden bowl from the Fiji Islands, carved from a single block of solid h...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Fijian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia
Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century, made of very dense hardwood with deep patina, and expected wear on bottom. Two small opposing holes for suspension. B...

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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Fijian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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