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Rare and Superb Fijian War Club, superbly balanced and made…
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Rare and Superb Fijian War Club, superbly balanced and made from a single piece of aged, soaked Vesi (ironwood), the culacula form is highly complex offering subtle concave and convex surfaces throughout the blade. The decorative elements are highly achieved with geometric carving throughout the grip section. The head of the club of a sophisticated design with the centre line tapering off to a thin mid-section that then flares as it terminates towards the tip. This purposeful design subtly distributes weight to the top of the blade, providing more power to the action of the club. The shoulder blades finely serrated. The patina remarkable, offering a dark, rich colour that transitions to deep, illustrious red. Overall stability of the club is excellent. 19th century. Height 1,07.5 cm
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