Inlaid Fijian Pole Club with Ivory Inlays
Rare inlaid Fijian pole club fine bowai of classic form, inlaid throughout with prestigious ivory inlays. Certainly made for a high-ranking warrior or chief. Rich, mid-brown patina. Length 98 cm. Diameter 7 cm
Fijian Ironwood War Club
Superb Fijian war club Sali, heavy yet superbly balanced, made from a single piece of vesi (ironwood). Cylindrical shaft leads into a blade incised with geometric carving to both sides. Raised spur to top. The spur on the outer edge designed to parry…
Fijian Masterpiece Club with Shell Inlays
Chiefly Fijian rootstock club highly achieved vunikau bulibuli or dromu vonotabua with a classic rootstock head with seventeen prestigious shell inlays leading to long shaft with finely carved handle. Certainly the work of a master artist. Rich, deep,…
Fijian Ula Tavatava Club
Fijian ula club iula tavatava, finely carved, close-combat or throwing-type club. Hardwood. Rich, brown patina. Length 38 cm. Width 11 cm
Zig Zag Carved Fijian Throwing Club
A Fijian I Ula Drisia throwing club thin handle with smooth patina and zig zag carved decoration to butt. Cavities in the head. Length 41 cm
Fijian Sali Club with Colored String Binding
A Fijian Sali (gunstock club). Smooth patina and coloured string binding (magimagi) to upper shaft. Stippled pattern to top of head. Length 98 cm
Fijian Vunikau War Club with Sennit Binding
Fijian Vunikau (root head) war club, with incised grip with sennit binding. Length 114 cm
Fijian Rifle Stock Club, Late 19th Century
Rifle stock club, Fijian origin, late 19th century. 94 cm
Antique Fijian Tribal Club with Patina and Age Crack
Antique nulla nulla wood tribal club from Fiji with good patina measures 38.5 cm high age crack to club head
Geometric Fijian Bowai Club - 88 cm Long
A Fijian pole Bowai club, with decorative geometric design, 88 cm long
Fijian Ula Club with Zig-Zag Handle - 45cm
A Fijian Ula throwing club, bulbous head, handle has partial carved zig-zag motif, 45 cm long
19th Century Fijian Ula Throwing Clubs from Pulleine Collection
Four old Fijian throwing clubs (ula), 19th century; one with extensive vertical notches along shaft. Provenance: Robert Henry Pulleine (1869-1935 ); physician and naturalist, born in New Zealand, spent his childhood in Fiji, the family moved to Adelaide…
Fine Fijian Pole Clubs with Incised Designs
Two fine Fijian pole clubs, 19th century; both with fine incised designs on lower section of the clubs, the butts of both clubs are concave, one pierced for fibre strap and retaining an old collection number 58:297, both with fine old reddish brown patina…
Fijian Rifle Stock Clubs, 19th-20th Century
A group of 3 rifle stock clubs, Fiji, 19th & early 20th century. The longest 91 cm.
Fijian Totokai Club & Trobriand Islands Kava Bowl
A fine Fijian Totokai Club, 19th century. Provenance: Collected by Dr William Bromilow, Methodist missionary in Fiji (1879-1889), & then by direct family descent. Bromilow penned an account of his missionary life 'Twenty Years Among Primitive Papuans'…
Fijian Zigzag Rootstock Club
Early Fijian Rootstock Club. The rootstock of the tree forming the head of the club, the handle incised with zigzag design and dot patterns to head. Fine reddish-brown patina. Length 109 cm. Width 10 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Gata Club with Deep Patina
Fine Fijian Club. Gata Classic form, well balanced and finely carved detailing to handle and head. Early deep rich patina. Length 94 cm. Width 13 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, NZ
Fijian Sennit-Bound Club
Fijian Club. Kiakavo of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox rough incurve at top. Handle fully bound with sennit. Superb mid-brown patina. Length 98 cm. Width 22 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Antique Fijian Club with Carved Shaft and Patina
Early Fijian Club. Classic form, with a highly carved shaft weathered aged head and a soft and rich red-brown patina. Length 92 cm. Width 17 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, NZ
Fijian Gata Club with Fine Carving and Patina
Fine Fijian Club. Gata Classic form, well balanced and finely carved detailing to handle. Early deep rich patina. Length 99 cm. Width 14 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Kiakavo Club with Rich Patina
Fijian Club. Kiakavo of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox rough incurve at top. Superb rich dark patina. Length 82.6 cm. Width 22.2 cm
Fijian Club with Redbrown Patina
Early Fijian Club, of well-balanced proportion. Orthodox incurve at top. Rich redbrown patina. Length 98 cm. Width 16 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Rootstock Club
Early Fijian Rootstock Club. The rootstock of the tree forming the head of the club, the handle incised with zigzag design. Fine reddishbrown patina. Length 111 cm. Width 9 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Madrali Club with Limpet Shell Nubbins
Rare Fijian Club Madrali. A rare form with raised cone shaped nubbins on the top portion of the club which represent limpet shells or madrali the handle is deeply carved with a leaf shaped designs, six kill marks visible to shaft. Mid brown patina showing…
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula, Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 45 cm. Width 12 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 39 cm. Width 8 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 45 cm. Width 10 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Rare Fijian Throwing Club
Fijian Club Ula. Very rare type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 36 cm. Width 7 cm. T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Ula Club - T. Clemence Collection
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 41 cm. Width 12 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 37.5 cm. Width 11 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 41 cm. Width 8 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 35 cm. Width 10 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Totokia War Club
Fijian War Club totokia. Classic form with white substance impressed into carving at head. Flax woven handle and coloured string decoration above. Length 83 cm. Width 9.5 cm
Totokia Fijian War Club
Fijian War Club totokia. Classic form with white substance impressed into carving at head. Length 95 cm, W13 cm
Fijian Kiakavo Club with Provenance
A Fijian Kiakavo club, 18/19th century, finely carved from a single piece of hardwood, the striking section with raised detail and very old patina. Provenance: Robert Henry Pulleine (1869-1935), physician and naturalist, was born on 7 June 1869 at Picton,…
Fijian Ula throwing clubs from Pulleine collection
A collection of five Fijian Ula throwing clubs, all 18/19th century, [5], includes four ball headed clubs (one with human tooth inlay). All have finely carved tavatava designs on the handles and another Ula with Lobbed head and serrated edged inlay to…
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Fijian Kiakavo Clubs - Trio of Hardwood Examples
Three Fiji Kiakavo clubs, 19th century, [3], these three fine examples are all made from hardwood and of good form, one has the very unusual butt that is definitely in the shape of a phallus. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 99 cm, 85 cm, 100 cm
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Pair of Exceptional Fijian Bowai Pole Clubs
Two early Fijian Bowai pole clubs, 18/19th century, [2], both of the highest aesthetic quality, both carved from hardwood and extremely straight with exceptional form flaring towards the striking end & also at the grip which is covered in fine & deeply…
Fijian ula throwing club with ball head
Fijian ula throwing club, I ula drisia type with ball head. The grip section with tavatava zig zag notching. Length 42 cm. Provenance: Collection of Keith St. Cartmail
Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Zig Zag Notching
Fijian ula throwing club, I ula drisia type with ball head. The grip section with tavatava zig zag notching, broken at the end. Length 38 cm. Provenance: Collection of Keith St. Cartmail
Fijian Gunstock Club from St. Cartmail Collection
Fijian Gunstock club. Length 92 cm. Provenance: Collection of Keith St. Cartmail
Bulbous Head Fijian Ula Club with Decorated Handle
Fijian Ula - club bulbous head with decoration to handle, length 44 cm
Fijian Ula Clubs with Decorative Handles - 40cm
Pair of Fijian Ula - clubs bulbous head with decoration to handles, length 40 cm max
Inlaid Teeth Fijian Throwing Club
Superb Cheifly Fijian Ula - throwing club of early traditional form with inlaid teeth to head and fine detailed carving to handle, rich reddish brown patina, height 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection USA
Fijian Sali Club with Detailed Carving, 104cm
Fine Fijian Sali - club fine example of classic form with detailed carving to top blade gently curing to a cylindiracal shaft with raised dome end, rich redish brown patina, length 104 cm. Provenance: Private Collection United Kingdom
Polished Fiji War Club with Incised Pattern and Woven Handle
A Fiji war club, polished patina, finely incised pattern and woven fibre handle, Fiji, length 100 cm
Trobriand Lime Spatula and Fijian Throwing Club
A lime spatula and club, the lime spatula from the Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, with carved handle; the Fijian throwing club with woven fibre covering over handle, Papua New Guinea and Fiji, length 31 - 43 cm
Bulbous Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Inlaid Tooth
Fijian Ula throwing club with bulbous head and inlaid tooth, fine deep reddish brown patina, height 42 cm
Crescent Carved Fijian War Club
Fijian war club fully carved with crescent formed head, dark patina, length 93 cm
Fijian Rifle Stock Clubs from Fielden Collection
Two heavy rifle stock clubs, Fiji, late 19th early 20th century, carved wood and woven fibre, 92 cm and 87 cm long. Provenance: Fielden Collection, Melbourne. Collected by Eric Joshua Fielden, Fijian Rifles, 1913. Fielden later joined the A.I.F.…
Fijian Rifle Stock Clubs with Paint and Carvings
Two rifle stock clubs, Fiji, late 19th early 20th century, carved wood and woven fibre with remains of blue and white paint, one engraved 'S:Shdpeu, 82 cm and 92 cm long. Provenance: Fielden Collection, Melbourne. Collected by Eric Joshua Fielden, Fijian…
Zig-zag decorated Fijian throwing club (ula)
A Fijian throwing club (ula), of unusual form with a turned head and shaft with zig-zag decoration to the handle. Length 38 cm
Fijian Ula Club with Carved End, 39cm
A Fijian throwing club (ula), with bulbous head leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved end. Length 39 cm
Fijian Rootstock War Club
A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a plain shaft. Length 105 cm
Fijian Ula: Bulbous Head Throwing Club
A Fijian throwing club (ula), with bulbous head leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved wend. Length 42 cm
Fijian Rootstock War Club
A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved decoration to the end. Length 103 cm
Fijian Culacula War Club, 110 cm
A Fijian war club (culacula), with broad blade with notching to the middle edge tapering to a cylindrical shaft. Rich brown patina. Length 110 cm
Fijian Rootstock War Club
A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a plain shaft. Length 113 cm
Fijian Pole Club, Traditional Cylindrical Form
A Fijian pole club, cylindrical club of traditional form. Rich brown patina. Length 117 cm
Fijian Carved Pole Club with Rich Patina
A Fijian pole club, of traditional cylindrical form with carved decoration to the handle and mid-section. Rich brown patina. Length 112 cm
Fijian ula throwing club with dark patina
A 19th century Fijian ula throwing club, the rootstock bulbous head with plain shaft tapering to the grip end, old dark patina. Length 38.5 cm
Fijian Bowai Club: Notched Grip, 85 cm Length
An old Fijian bowai club, plain cylindrical shape with notch carved grip. Length 85 cm
Fijian Gata and Tongan Paddle Club Set
A Fijian gata club and a Tongan paddle club, the gata with some insect damage, the paddle club with chips to the blade. Longest 111 cm.
Elongated-necked Fijian Kiakavo Club with Carved Spur
Fine Fijian Kiakavo club of aberrant form with elongated neck and well carved spur to top, old Museum label attached, length 101 cm. Provenance: Leo Fortress collection, Hawaii
Fijian Ula Club with Rich Patina, 39cm Length
A Fijian throwing club (ula), with large round head leading to a plain cylindrical shaft. Rich brown patina. Length 39 cm.
Bulbous-headed Fijian Throwing Club (46cm)
Fijian throwing club with carved bulbous head, length 46 cm
Fijian Geometric Waka Club with Root Head
Fijian waka club with root head and carved geometric designed handle, length 110 cm, some wear, cracks
Fijian Waka Club with Geometric Handle and Wear
Fijian waka club with root head and carved geometric designed handle, length 110 cm, some wear, cracks
Ornate Fijian Ula Throwing Club - 40cm Length
A good old Fijian ula or throwing club, ornate ribbed decoration and finely notched handle. Some age splits, length 40 cm.
Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Spherical Head
A Fijian ula (throwing club), with spherical head and slender shaft. Old repair, length 42.5 cm.
Fijian Bowai Club: Uncommon Length and Unique Design
An unusual Fijian club, bowai type of uncommon length tapering at the distal end to an elongated conical point, length 138.5 cm
Fijian Pole Club with Cruciform Detail
A Fijian pole club (bowai), of long tapering form flaring at the distal end and with a cruciform carved detail to the butt. Some losses. Length 113 cm
Fijian Ula Throwing Club - 19th Century
A 19th century Fijian ula throwing club, hardwood with dark patina, traditional knob head and incised lineal carved banded grip, length 42 cm
Fijian War Club with Embedded Tooth and Carved Decoration
Fijian war club, with spherical knop end, with embedded tooth, above cylindrical handle, with carved and incised decoration, height 43 cm. Purchased Randwick antique, Walter & Co, 2017, the private collection, Sydney
Fijian Ula Throwing Club
19th century Fijian wooden throwing club (Ula). Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Length 38 cm
Fijian Ula Throwing Club
A 19th century Fijian Ula, a throwing club, made of a single piece of wood used as a close-range projectile weapon. Long cylindrical shaft ends with a handle, elaborately carved with zigzag design acting as a firm grip for the club bearer and…
Pacific Island Weapons and Tools Set
Fijian rifle stock club, Papua New Guinea bows, arrows, drum and harpoon, 20th century, club 63 cm long
Fijian Vunikau Club with Flaring Head and Notched Shaft
A Fijian root-stock club (vunikau), the flaring head with five spurs and conical distal end, the shaft with notched detail at the grip, length 101.5 cm
Fijian Kiakavo Club: Curved Spur Head, 100cm Length
A Fijian kiakavo club, with curved and spur head, plain shaft with swollen terminal end, length 100 cm.
Fijian Kiakavo Club with Swollen Terminal End
A Fijian kiakavo club, with curved head, the spur end chipped, plain shaft with swollen terminal end, length 86 cm.
Fijian Ula Throwing Club, 45cm
A hefty Fijian ula throwing club, with spherical head and shaft with notched grip, length 45 cm.
Small Fijian Culacula Club - 71 cm
A Fijian culacula club, of small proportions, the flattened cruciform blade on a short plain shaft with swollen terminal knob, length 71 cm.
Small Fijian Culacula Club with Coconut Wood Blade
A Fijian culacula club, of small proportions, coconut wood, flattened cruciform blade on a short plain shaft with swollen terminal knob, length 71 cm.
Fijian Culacula Paddle Club with Serrated Edges
A fine Culacula, Fijian paddle club, of spade form, with a raised traverse ridge and serrated edges at the base of the head on each side, the shaft terminating with a pommel. Intense dark brown glossy patina. Clubs were among the Fijian warriors' favoured…
Fiji Kini Kini War Club with Incised Design (98cm)
A Kini Kini war club, with finely incised design, Fiji, length 98 cm
Kia Kavo Fighting Club from Fiji
A Kia Kavo fighting club, Fiji, rich and warm patina, traces of pigment to neck, length 81 cm
Greenstone Wealth Object with Contemporary Fijian Club
A greenstone wealth object, New Caledonia and a contemporary club, Fiji (2), stand not included, length 31 cm, 41 cm
Fijian Ula Missile Club
A Fijian ula (missile club), with squat spherical fluted head and notched gip. Dark stained, length 52 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
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