19th Century Fijian Dart Tips Collection

A collection of 19th century Fijian dart tips, four dart heads,…
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A collection of 19th century Fijian dart tips, four dart heads, made of hardwood, two are male type and equipped with a projecting spike carved in the solid, which would fit into the end of a ree shaft and two are female type with an orifice cut into their base to receive the end of a reed shaft. Beautiful timber grain, glossy patina, signs of age and use. Approx, length 18 cm (each)

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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