Lot 402 - LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY TONGAN IRON

22nd Jul, 2014 11:30

Works of Art, Medals , Militaria & Furniture

Lot 402

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LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY TONGAN IRON WOOD APA'APAI of diamond sectional form, the entire surface or 'tata', chip carved with fijian inspired tavatava designs comprising of weave, triangle and wavy panels, the the club head also carved with a figure of a man holding an apa'apai, the base with carved loop, dark brown patina, 94cm long

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Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £700 - £1,000

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