Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021

Club

Club

1700s-1800s

Wood

Overall: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.)

John L. Severance Fund 1990.71

Location

Description

Fijian weapons are made of heavy, dense wood, ornamented with fine, chip-carved patterning. The paddle-like shape of this example is quite rare.

See also
Collection: 
Oceanic Art
Department: 
Oceania
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Wood

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