Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art - 14 October 2009 | Melbourne
Lot 204
Oceanic Artefacts
Fijian Archipelago,
early 20th century
A PAIR OF FIJIAN FIGHTING CLUBS
early 20th century
(i) A Gunstock Club, Kiakavo
carved from hardwood, with slightly flared head with roughened panel, with long curved spur above and dark glossy patina overall
89.0 cm length
Estimate:
$1,800 - 2,600 (2)
Lot Details
Description
Oceanic Artefacts
Fijian Archipelago,
early 20th century
A PAIR OF FIJIAN FIGHTING CLUBS
early 20th century
(i) A Gunstock Club, Kiakavo
carved from hardwood, with slightly flared head with roughened panel, with long curved spur above and dark glossy patina overall
89.0 cm length
Provenance
Private collection, Queensland