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An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club

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An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club With a superb geometric upper section and unusual spiral twist grip Dark glossy patina and excellent colour, with a lug to the butt and ‘old’ paper label to the top Wood Tonga Early 19th Century Size: 77.5cm long - 30½ ins long Provenance: Ex Private English collection It was the simple iron nail which, came into the hands of Tongan craftsmen by trade with Cooks ships in 1773 that brought about a remarkable change in the surface decoration of the traditional clubs. Instead of the partial engraving normally employed, post contact clubs had much more elaborate decoration and were sometimes inlaid. By the end of the 18th century European tools had thus begun to supersede the traditional ones made of stone, bone or shark's teeth.

Dimensions:
Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Tonga
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9363243330122

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