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Place of Origin: Polynesian
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 running the length of the shaft. 4 human and 1 botanical glyphs and a extra carving, see details in picture 2 The Tongan war club...
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18th Century Antique Polynesian Tribal Art

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Wood

Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century

Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tall slender seated wood figure with long slender legs clasped at chest, holding fruit by feet. Carribean Islands or French Polynesia, Mid 20th century It is in good condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Polynesian Tribal Art

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Wood

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia
Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia

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