Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Massue sali, Îles Fidji — Spurred sali Club, Fidji Islands
Massue sali, Îles Fidji

Spurred sali Club, Fidji Islands

A carved wooden war club from the Fiji Islands, featuring a distinctive spurred design that served both practical and ceremonial functions. This artifact reflects the martial traditions and artistic craftsmanship of Fijian culture.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art d'Afrique, d'Océanie, d'Indonésie et des Amériques

December 8, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 23

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Massue sali, Îles Fidji, Spurred sali Club, Fidji Islands

A carved wooden war club from the Fiji Islands, featuring a distinctive spurred design that served both practical and ceremonial functions. This artifact reflects the martial traditions and artistic craftsmanship of Fijian culture.

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

Related themes

Ceremonial, Cultural, Functional Art, War Club, Carved Wood, Traditional Weapon, Sali, Fiji Islands, Pacific Islander Art, Ethnographic