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LOT 2765
Oceanic Wooden Samoan War Club
TONGA, POLYNESIA, EARLY-MID 20TH CENTURY A.D.
22 7/8 in. (605 grams, 58 cm).
Paddle-shaped in plan with ellipsoid-section shaft and pierced tab finial; flared pelta-shaped head with restrained chip-carved geometric ornament; with incised legends to one face: 'LALAIFOOPOO / MATAPVA' with some letters inverted.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.
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LOT 2765
Oceanic Wooden Samoan War Club
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) +BP*
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