Fijian Culacula Paddle Club with Serrated Edges

A fine Culacula, Fijian paddle club, of spade form, with a…
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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 weapons. The range of types and styles of clubs was exceptionally wide and whether it was a time of war or peace, the Fijian warriors were seldom without it, always alert of potential danger and used as an emblem to glorify their status. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail length 102 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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