Sternum piercer - Pentecost Island - Vanuatu

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Sternum piercer is a wooden war club from Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, in excellent condition, 102 cm high with 11 cm width and depth, made from hardwood with a honey patina, and one branch on the head has been restored.

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A Deadly " Star shape Sternum piercer " war club from Pentecost Island, Vanuatu,
Hardwood, honey patina. One branch on the head has been restored as seen on the pictures .
Dimension: 102 cm high.

referenced : Ethnology of Vanuatu, Spieser, 1923, Plate 58, #18

A Deadly " Star shape Sternum piercer " war club from Pentecost Island, Vanuatu,
Hardwood, honey patina. One branch on the head has been restored as seen on the pictures .
Dimension: 102 cm high.

referenced : Ethnology of Vanuatu, Spieser, 1923, Plate 58, #18

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Pentecost Island
Country of Origin
Vanuatu
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Sternum piercer
Height
102 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
FranceVerified
136
Objects sold
85.71%
Private

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