19TH C. SAMOAN TOOTHED WAR CLUB

Origin: W. Polynesia, Samoa   (Provenance: Ex. Max Willborg Collection, Stockholm Sweden. Much of Willborg's collection was sold at Chiristie’s Amsterdam in Dec. 2001)

Period/Date: Late 19th century

Materials: Hardwood

Description:  A traditional war club featuring 18 sets of sculpted relief-carved teeth.  The butt end of the club is well patinated and it doesn't appear it ever had a pierced lug.  Two of the teeth on the upper right side have had museum quality restoration to  the tips which is common feature on these delicate clubs.  The restoration is very well done and barely detectable unless you were specifically looking for it.

Dimensions:   Height 29"  (73.5 cm), Width 5"  (13 cm)

Price:   SOLD