An early Fiji Totokia club.
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18th-19th century. 66 cm. A great early war club, often wrongly called 'pineapple club' since the 'bearded' element is modeled after the fruit of the pandanus. These heavy weapons were only handled by chiefs and warriors of the higher ranks. (VJ)
Provenance:
Private collection.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:30
- Realized price: **
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EUR 3,072.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 2,500.- to EUR 3,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 2,000.-
An early Fiji Totokia club.
18th-19th century. 66 cm. A great early war club, often wrongly called 'pineapple club' since the 'bearded' element is modeled after the fruit of the pandanus. These heavy weapons were only handled by chiefs and warriors of the higher ranks. (VJ)
Provenance:
Private collection.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Online auction |
Date: | 04.10.2021 - 15:30 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |
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