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Ironwood Root Carved War Club

$2,697.78
£1,960
€2,297.44
CA$3,682.98
A$4,097.16
CHF 2,147.78
MX$50,066.30
NOK 27,349.33
SEK 25,745.61
DKK 17,149.49
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About the Item

Gunstock shaped war club ‘Sali’. Ironwood root carved with traditional motifs. An excellent example, mounted on a custom stand in patinated bronze. Measures: Height 44cms on stand. Fiji, late 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7701231300192

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