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An U'u War Club. Marquesas Islands. Ca. mid 20th century or earlier.An U'u' war club,
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An U'u War Club. Marquesas Islands. Ca. mid 20th century or earlier.An U'u' war club, carved in heavy hardwood possibly Ironwood, the double sided top carved to resemble a human face, the shaft with intricate finely carved tiki figures by the master artist. Provenance: From a British estate collection. Condition: Good overall, some drying cracks, scuffs and remains of old patina. For objects with similar decoration, see the French museum: Muse du quai Branly, which dated them from the 19th to early 20th century. inventory numbers 71.1962.0.3 X Oc 71.1930.44.13 71.1888.46.1 81cm long. Good overall, with some drying cracks, scuffs, and with remains of old patina.
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An U'u War Club. Marquesas Islands. Ca. mid 20th century or earlier.An U'u' war club, carved in heavy hardwood possibly Ironwood, the double sided top carved to resemble a human face, the shaft with intricate finely carved tiki figures by the master artist. Provenance: From a British estate collection. Condition: Good overall, some drying cracks, scuffs and remains of old patina. For objects with similar decoration, see the French museum: Muse du quai Branly, which dated them from the 19th to early 20th century. inventory numbers 71.1962.0.3 X Oc 71.1930.44.13 71.1888.46.1 81cm long. Good overall, with some drying cracks, scuffs, and with remains of old patina.
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