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Bâton de meurtrier wariihau, Île de Malaita, Îles Salomon — Wariihau Staff, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands

Bâton de meurtrier wariihau, Île de Malaita, Îles Salomon

Wariihau Staff, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands

A wariihau staff from Malaita Island in the Solomon Islands, historically used as a weapon and ceremonial object reflecting the island's martial traditions.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Provenances

July 3, 2023

Estimate: $2,500 – $3,500

Lot 31

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Bâton de meurtrier wariihau, Île de Malaita, Îles Salomon, Wariihau Staff, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands

A wariihau staff from Malaita Island in the Solomon Islands, historically used as a weapon and ceremonial object reflecting the island's martial traditions.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Weapon, Staff, Solomon Islands, Malaita Island, Wariihau, Ceremonial Object