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THBLarge 19th C. Fijian Wood Kiakavo War Club
Lot 137
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Artemis Gallery
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Louisville, CO 80027
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South Pacific, Polynesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A fine example of the distinctive double-headed kiakavo war club with a polished surface and a scored area on the underside of the curved head. This style is sometimes called a "snake" type club with "waka kiakavo". A raised ridge is formed between the striking head and the spur-shaped head. The entire surface is highly polished, with a deliberately recessed and rougher area left under the chin of the snake head to symbolize the sharpened blade of an axe. The lower body is wrapped with twisted and braided coconut fibers meant to increase the grip of the wielder, whether dancer or warrior, and the entire club is enveloped with rich patina. These weapons had both ceremonial and functional roles, and their forms were cultivated from living trees. The ridges were beaten into the tree while it was still growing to allow the curved shape to arise "naturally" instead of having to be later carved. Lacking a true cutting edge, this distinctive weapon was mainly used in dance performances. Size: 9" L x 3" W x 42" H (22.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 106.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
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#163914Nicks chips, and surface abrasions consistent with age and use. Minor losses to fiber wrappings. Old museum label on surface and stamped numbers into surface of wood. Smooth patina.Condition
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