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LOT 1742
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
MASSIVE FIJIAN ROOT CLUB
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
45 in. (2.3 kg, 114.5 cm).
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
45 in. (2.3 kg, 114.5 cm).
A carved hardwood war club with smoothed and waxed surface; the end of the handle with chip-carved grip pattern, sturdy shaft and ribbed head formed from the root-ball of the tree from which it was carved; some iron nails or studs driven into the grip.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in Wales, UK, in the 1990s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
