Fijian Madrali Club with Limpet Shell Nubbins

Rare Fijian Club Madrali. A rare form with raised cone shaped…
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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 good age and use. Length 100.5 cm. Width 5 cm

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  • Cone - A popular decorative motif based on the shape of the pine cone, and used in silver ceramics and furniture. Because of its shape it is most suitable for use as a finial.
  • 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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