Important Aboriginal Art - 25 March 2009 | Melbourne
Lot 186
(FIJI)
early 19th Century carved from the bulbous root of a hardwood tree with whale bone insert
39.0 cm length
Estimate:
$800 - 1,200
Lot sold: $1,200 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
(FIJI)
early 19th Century carved from the bulbous root of a hardwood tree with whale bone insert
39.0 cm length
Provenance
Private collection, Melbourne
Catalogue text
every Fijian warrior carried two of these throwing clubs as well as a large quaters club into battle