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Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century

$33,577.01
£24,977.90
€28,000
CA$45,978.41
A$51,121.74
CHF 26,692.95
MX$622,276
NOK 340,590.41
SEK 319,116.94
DKK 213,148.54
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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 shape with rounded tapered club with and flattened The stock with molded lanyard attachment A Tongan war club like this Pakipaki was more than just a weapon, it was also a symbol of male rank and status. If a warrior achieved success in battle, a new section of his club would be decorated with tata - geometric designs and patterns, including chevrons, rods and triangles. These intricate markings, applied to the wood surface using a shark-tooth tool attached to a short wooden handle, signify courage and triumph. Since this club is completely incised and its base decorated with four human figures and one botanical motif, it probably belonged to a prized warrior. Measurements are 103 cm long, 10 cm on top wide and 3,5 cm at the shaft The weight is 1270 gram.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Seat Height: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    Delft, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M9251stDibs: LU3465124123892

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