Fijian Rootstock Club, Vunikau

Description:

Fijian Rootstock Club, Vunikau 19th century, ironwood, tree rootstock forms the head of the club, with side roots cut off to leave protuberances, with tavatava-carved grip and dark patina, (minor age cracks),lg. 43 1/2 in.

Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection, Honolulu, Hawaii; Christie's, London, November 8, 1977, lot 87.
Estimate $800-1,200


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