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Aboriginal Pitjantjajara Nulla Nulla fighting bat from Australia in a nice standard. The bat itself weighs about 2.3 kg. The stand weighs approx. 1 kg (total weight 3.3 kg) A waddy, nulla nulla (also written nullah nullah) or hunting stick is an Aboriginal Australian club for use in hunting and fighting. The first of these names comes from the Darug people of Port Jackson, Sydney. Description and use: A waddy is a heavy, pointed club constructed of carved timber. Waddies were used in hand-to-hand combat, and were capable of splitting a shield, and killing or stunning prey. In addition to this they could be employed as a projectile as well as used to make fire and make ochre. They found further use in punishing those who broke Aboriginal law, which often involved settling a conflict between individuals, or between an individual and a group, in a trial by ordeal in which fighters gave and suffered heavy blows resulting in skull and bone fractures and much blood. They were made by both men and women and could be painted or left unpainted. Their construction varied from tribe to tribe, but they were generally about one metre in length and sometimes had a stone head attached with bees wax and string. They were made from where a branch met the tree, or from a young tree pulled up with its roots from the ground. The sale, purchase and possession of arms are subject to national laws and regulations. Please ensure that you are familiar with the laws and regulations of your country BEFORE placing a bid. The sale of weapons to persons under the age of 18 is prohibited. By placing a bid, you declare that you are 18 years of age or older and that you have verified that you are allowed to legally buy such items in your country.

Mid 20th century - Good 

War club (1) - Hardwood - Waddy - Pitjantjajara - Nulla Nulla - Aboriginal - Australia 

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Closing date

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Location

The Netherlands

Germany

Italy

Belgium

France

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United Kingdom

Ireland

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Portugal

Romania

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Size

S (10–40 cm)

M (40–80 cm)

L (over 80 cm)

XS (under 10 cm)

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Object

Tribal art and objects

Asian art and objects

Tribal architectural ornaments

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Statue

Painting

Asian sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal weaponry and shields

Sculpture

Tribal textiles and clothing

Head

Ancient weapons and armour

Tribal masks

Tribal jewellery and adornments

Bust

Tribal musical instruments

Asian masks

Traditional drum

Figure

Platter

Carved skull

Rostrum

Skull

Wayang golek

Country of origin

Indonesia

Papua New Guinea

Thailand

Australia

Myanmar/Burma

Cambodia

Nepal

Asia

New Zealand

Brazil

Philippines

Myanmar

Oceania

Material

Wood

Bronze

Teak

Cotton

Brass

Terracotta

Stone

Silver

Steel

Patinated bronze

Wood (Teak)

Bamboo

Composite

Leather

other material (see description)

Gold

Enamel

Porcelain

Mother of pearl

Metal

Sandstone

Tortoiseshell

Satinwood

Shell

Nephrite jade

Gender

Unisex

Condition

Good condition

Excellent condition

Fair condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Excellent

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Good

As new - unused

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Period

Late 20th century

Mid 20th century

20th century

1950-1960

1980-1990

Early 20th century

1970-1980

1990-2000

1930-1940

21st century

1940-1950

2026

1850-1900

Certification

Non-CITES species

No laboratory report

Subject

Landscape

Religion

Mythology

Style

Antique

Folk Art

Abstract Expressionism

Antique inspired

Art Deco

Impressionism

Abstract

Naive Art

Technique

Acrylic painting

Mixed media

Oil painting

Tempera

Signature

Not signed

Signed

Replica

Original

Hand signed

Edition

Colour

Brown

Black

Green

Pink

Beige

Cream

Sold by

Owner or reseller

Gallery

Indigenous object name

Buddha

Batik

Wayang golèk

Dewi Sri

Tapa

Bulul

Tiki

Culture

Asmat

Maori

Sasak

Batak

Iban Dayak

Ifugao

Kenyah Dayak

Artist

Unknown artist

Tested and working

Tested and working/playable

1900-2000

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