A Polynesian hardwood Ula tavatava or throwing war club
Fiji, probably 18th century
H. 42 cm
Overall densely decorated with dotted pattern. The bulbous end at the top with a stone that seems to be grown in the tree. With a deep dark warm brown patina of usage and age.
Provenance:
Private collection, France
H. 42 cm
Overall densely decorated with dotted pattern. The bulbous end at the top with a stone that seems to be grown in the tree. With a deep dark warm brown patina of usage and age.
Provenance:
Private collection, France
