09-24-201109-24-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2563BBoston
September 24, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Marquesas Islands War Club

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$71,100$60,000
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2563BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 24, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Marquesas Islands War Club, u'u, c. 19th century, carved from iron wood, the classic form with cylindrical shaft leading to a highly stylized head with projecting tiki head eyes, side flanges, and fine incised stylized panel on the lower section, the flared butt end pierced for suspension, dark glossy patina, custom stand, ht. 56 1/2 in.

Provenance: The James Hooper Collection, II 451; Mark Ginsberg, purchased at Hooper Collection Auction, London; Ex-collection Norman Hurst; Art and Artifacts of Polynesia, cover, 1990; Fred Boschan collection.
Estimate $60,000-80,000

Keywords

Marquesas Islands War Club, Mark Ginsberg, Norman Hurst, London, Fred Boschan