#12  19TH C. FIJIAN "ULA" THROWING CLUB W/ 3 SETS OF LOBES

Origin: W. Polynesia, Fiji   (Provenance: Old New England Collection, Ex. Brant Mackley, Hummelstown Pennsylvania)

Period/Date:  Early 19th Century 

Materials:  root of a shrub: i ula drisi

Description: This Ula features a compact head with carefully formed lobes.  This type has radial carved bands of smaller lobes around the top knob and at the base of the shaft.  It has 6 inches of incised "tavatava" on the handgrip.  Its butt is pierced to receive a wrist cord.  There is an old separation in the head as noted in the photo below.  In good condition otherwise with two minor chips to the butt.   Warm mellow patina.

Dimensions:   Length 16.5"  (42 cm), Width 3.75"  (9.5 cm)

Price:   $1800   (A custom display stand may be ordered for an additional fee)  Currency Conversion      FREE SHIPPING With (Buy Now) Feature!