Club - Solomon Islands

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Paddle-type club from the Solomon Islands, made of wood, 104 cm high, dating to 1850–1900, in very good condition, with anthropomorphic warrior-spirit carvings; stand not included.

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Paddle-type club
This type of club, common on Santa Isabel Island and Guadalcanal, was usually simple, but sometimes, for people of rank, it featured carved anthropomorphic motifs like this one. The carvings depict warrior spirits, half men-half frigate birds.

Old patina, remnants of ancient red and white pigments.
Period 1850 - 1900

Reference: Solomon Islands arts, ed. 5 Continents, pages 113-116, fig. 62

Base not included

Paddle-type club
This type of club, common on Santa Isabel Island and Guadalcanal, was usually simple, but sometimes, for people of rank, it featured carved anthropomorphic motifs like this one. The carvings depict warrior spirits, half men-half frigate birds.

Old patina, remnants of ancient red and white pigments.
Period 1850 - 1900

Reference: Solomon Islands arts, ed. 5 Continents, pages 113-116, fig. 62

Base not included

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
Solomon Islands
Material
Wood
Condition
Very good
Height
104 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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