Origin: W. Polynesia, Fiji   (Provenance: Acquired from an old collection in Ghent Belgium)

Period/Date:  Early 19th Century 

Materials:  root of a shrub: i ula drisi

Description:  Here's an incredibly rare form of "ula".  It features a very full head with exaggerated large lobes on the upper and lower rows. It has dark rich color turning from red to a dark brown.  In very good condition with no significant loss or cracks on the head.  There are some minor dings, dents and chips as would be expected on a piece of this vintage but it is in overall fine condition.   There are a series old faint incised collection numbers lightly etched into the shaft 1939/55.   This is a meticulously and beautifully executed specimen!  (Note:  it does not have a custom metal stand yet but one can be made for a fee)

Dimensions:   Length 15.75"  (40 cm), Width 4"  (10.5 cm)

Price:  SOLD