Description:

Oceania, Fiji Islands, ca. 1950 CE. A beautiful and hand-carved wooden throwing club (known locally as "i ula tavatava") with an elegant presentation. The club has an eight-lobed striking head with a central bulb projecting skywards from the middle. The neck is wide near the head and tapers gently towards the midpoint, and gradually flares out towards the handle. A repeating decorative register of carved triangular, rectangular, zigzag, and X-shaped motifs give the handle a stylish and personalized appearance while also increasing the grip. Covered in a lustrous espresso-hued patina, this is a gorgeous example from the Fijian Islands! Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 3.75" W x 14.5" H (9.5 cm x 36.8 cm); 15.625" H (39.7 cm) on included custom stand.

A similar example hammered for $4,063 at Sotheby's, New York "The Collection of Frieda and Milton Rosenthal: African and Oceanic Art" Auction (November 14, 2008, lot 108): http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2008/the-collection-of-frieda-and-milton-rosenthal-african-and-oceanic-art-n08510/lot.108.html

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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#133581

  • Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear, and small nicks to handle and striking head, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits within some recessed areas, and great dark-brown patina throughout.

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