Three ancient Fijian tabua ornaments, all are carved to get the…
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Three ancient Fijian tabua ornaments, all are carved to get the fine shape that was desired by chiefs. All have a deep ancient patina and piercings for hanging the tabua, one has the original fibre necklace attached. Provenance: These tabua were a gift to Martin Edward Jull from Prince Lifonie, a member of the Tongan Royal Family in 1883. Martin Edward Jull was travelling on the ship hallmarked sterling 'The Sandfly'. 13 cm,14 cm, 16 cm

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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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