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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.

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

December 8, 2022

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 23

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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.

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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