Polynesian Hardwood War Club from Tonga or Fiji, 19th Century
Polynesian hardwood 'Pole' war club, Tonga or Fiji. Early example, 19th or early 20th century, length 106 cm
Fijian Totokia Club with Spiked Bulbous Head
A Totokia club, Fiji. A tokotia or 'Pandadus head' club is used in combat. This club has been carved from a hardwood. With a long cylindrical shaft and a bulbous head with multi-layers of spikes and a pointed tip. Coloured with a deep red-brown finish.…
Fijian Sali Club with Curved Blade and Spur
A Sali club, Fiji. A sali, also known as a 'Gunstock club' is used in combat. Carved from hardwood this club features a long cylindrical shaft with a curving blade and spur to one side of the blade. The blade features small holes up its length. Coloured…
Fijian Hardwood Club with Zig-Zag Patterns
A Vunikau club, Fiji, used in combat. Carved from hardwood. A shaped cylindrical shaft with the head formed by the rootstalk of a tree. The handle features incised zig-zag geometric patterns running up its length. Braided plant fibre cords are wrapped in…
Fijian Hardwood Combat Club
A Kaikavo club, Fiji, used in combat. This club is carved from hardwood. It features a long cylindrical shaft and and a curved head. The underside of the head has a section of rough wood that has been scoured. At the back of the head is a flared spur.…
Polished hardwood Bowai club from Fiji
A Bowai club, Fiji, used for both parrying and attacking in combat. Carved from a dense hardwood and highly polished. This pole club has been shaped into a long cylindrical form with a faint flare at the end of the shaft with a rounded butt. This bowai…
Polished Hardwood Bowai Club from Fiji
A Bowai club, Fiji, used for both parrying and attacking in combat. Carved from a dense hardwood and highly polished. This pole club has been shaped into a long cylindrical form with a faint flare at the end of the shaft with a rounded butt. At the handle…
Polished Bowai Club from Fiji for Combat
A Bowai club, Fiji, used for both parrying and attacking in combat. Carved from a dense hardwood and highly polished. This pole club has been shaped into a long cylindrical form with a faint flare at the end of the shaft with a rounded butt. This bowai…
Whalebone Inlaid Kinikini Club from Fiji
A Kinikini club, Fiji, used in combat. Carved from a heavy hardwood. Featuring a large blade with incised patterns, ribbed detailing, and a whalebone star inlay. The club has sennit cord wrapped around two sections of the shaft. Length 133 cm, width 26 cm
19th Century Fijian Serrated War Club
A 19th century Fijian paddle shaped war club ( Culucula), the board blade with serrations to the outside rim. The blade surface with incised notching and with stylized floral rondels. Some losses evident. This broad-bladed club is of the form known as…
Kikavo Fiji Dance Club, Finely Carved, Glossy Patina
A dance club, Kikavo, Fiji, finely carved throughout, with deep glossy patina, 115 cm long. Provenance: Sotheby's, Melbourne, Aboriginal & Oceanic Art, 15-16 November 2005, Lot 26, Sold Hammer $5,500
Engraved Rootstock Club from Vunikau, Fiji Islands
Early rootstock club, Vunikau, Fiji Islands. Carved and engraved hardwood. Club is a cylindrical shaft with the head formed by the rootstalk of a shrub/tree, length 104 x 9 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Fine Inlay Rootstock Club from Fiji Islands
Early fine inlay rootstock club, Vunikau, Fiji Islands. Carved and engraved hardwood and sperm whale tooth. Vunikau, of classic form, finely carved with sperm whale tooth inlay, smooth, glossy reddish brown patina, length 111 x 11 cm. Provenance:…
Fijian Kiakavo Club
A 19th century Fijian Kiakavo (gunstock) club, of casuarina wood, bound at the proximal end with plaited coconut fibre. Length 94 cm
Fijian Kinikini - Broad Sword of the Pacific
A fine Fijian Kinikini of chiefly proportions. Known as the broadsword of the pacific. The kinikini was the most challenging of all Fijian clubs to carve. With its wide blade (often the width of the hardwood tree from which it was made), raised and…
Traditional Fijian Totokia Long Club with Pineapple Head
An old Fijian totokia long club, of traditional design, with 'pineapple' head behind a spike beak. Re-polished, length 89 cm. Provenance: Gifted to Dudley Saint (b.1924) (British Colonial Service (Fiji) 1946-70, Asst. Police Superintendent and Aide de…
Fijian Hardwood Rootstock Club, 19th Century
A rootstock club, carved hardwood, Fijian origin, 19th century, 111.5 cm high
Fijian Totokia Club with Pandanus Form Head
Fijian Totokia club. Early curved hardwood club with pandanus form head. Good patina, age cracks. Length 85 cm
Fijian Throwing Clubs with Carved Grips
Two various older Fijian throwing clubs. Both with natural spherical heads and chip carved grips. Age and much use patina. Length 40 cm (each)
Fijian Lobed Head Throwing Club
19th century Fijian throwing club. Older ula with fully carved lobed head. Chip carved handgrip, worn from prolonged use. Length 43 cm
Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Dot Decoration
19th century Fijian throwing club. An ula with dot decorated haft and natural root ball head. Length 41 cm
Fijian Root Ball Throwing Club
Early 20th century Fijian throwing club. Natural root ball head and rustic carved grip. Length 41 cm
Antique Fijian Ula Throwing Club - Lobed Head
Fijian Ula throwing club. Early 20th century, having a lobed head. Age and use patina. Length 35 cm
Fijian Ula Throwing Club
Fijian throwing club. 20th century ula, with cane bound pointed lobes. Height 33 cm
Fijian Hardwood Tribal War Club, 19th Century
An impressive Oceanic rootstock tribal war club, carved hardwood, Fijian origin, 19th century, 105 cm long
Fijian Rootstock Club: 109cm of Natural Weaponry
Fijian Rootstock club the rootstock of the tree forming the club. Length 109 cm
Fijian Rootstock Club - 106 cm
Fijian Rootstock club the rootstock of the tree forming the club. Remnants of lashing to handle. Length 106 cm
Fijian Rootstock Club: Geometric Design, 113 cm Length
Fijian Rootstock club, the rootstock of the tree forming the club. Simple geometric design to the handle, length 113 cm
Fijian Kiakaro Club with Incurve and Shells, 90cm Length
Fijian Kiakaro club, orthodox incurve to top, two shells lashed to shaft, length 90 cm
Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Zigzag Handle
A Fijian Ula, a throwing club, made from a single piece of wood used as a close-range projectile weapon. One to three throwing clubs were worn in the warrior's waistband, ready to hand as the situation demanded. Heavy spherical head with notches and…
Fijian Culacula Paddle Club with Dark Patina
A Culacula fighting paddle club, Fiji, dark patina. Provenance: Dunbar Sloane, New Zealand, 2008, length 93 cm
Fijian Ula Missile Club
A Fijian ula (missile club), with squat spherical fluted head and notched gip. Dark stained, length 52 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
Greenstone Wealth Object with Contemporary Fijian Club
A greenstone wealth object, New Caledonia and a contemporary club, Fiji (2), stand not included, length 31 cm, 41 cm
Kia Kavo Fighting Club from Fiji
A Kia Kavo fighting club, Fiji, rich and warm patina, traces of pigment to neck, length 81 cm
Fiji Kini Kini War Club with Incised Design (98cm)
A Kini Kini war club, with finely incised design, Fiji, length 98 cm
Fijian Culacula Paddle Club with Serrated Edges
A fine Culacula, Fijian paddle club, of spade form, with a raised traverse ridge and serrated edges at the base of the head on each side, the shaft terminating with a pommel. Intense dark brown glossy patina. Clubs were among the Fijian warriors' favoured…
Small Fijian Culacula Club with Coconut Wood Blade
A Fijian culacula club, of small proportions, coconut wood, flattened cruciform blade on a short plain shaft with swollen terminal knob, length 71 cm.
Small Fijian Culacula Club - 71 cm
A Fijian culacula club, of small proportions, the flattened cruciform blade on a short plain shaft with swollen terminal knob, length 71 cm.
Fijian Ula Throwing Club, 45cm
A hefty Fijian ula throwing club, with spherical head and shaft with notched grip, length 45 cm.
Fijian Kiakavo Club with Swollen Terminal End
A Fijian kiakavo club, with curved head, the spur end chipped, plain shaft with swollen terminal end, length 86 cm.
Fijian Kiakavo Club: Curved Spur Head, 100cm Length
A Fijian kiakavo club, with curved and spur head, plain shaft with swollen terminal end, length 100 cm.
Fijian Vunikau Club with Flaring Head and Notched Shaft
A Fijian root-stock club (vunikau), the flaring head with five spurs and conical distal end, the shaft with notched detail at the grip, length 101.5 cm
Pacific Island Weapons and Tools Set
Fijian rifle stock club, Papua New Guinea bows, arrows, drum and harpoon, 20th century, club 63 cm long
Fijian Ula Throwing Club
A 19th century Fijian Ula, a throwing club, made of a single piece of wood used as a close-range projectile weapon. Long cylindrical shaft ends with a handle, elaborately carved with zigzag design acting as a firm grip for the club bearer and…
Fijian Ula Throwing Club
19th century Fijian wooden throwing club (Ula). Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Length 38 cm
Fijian War Club with Embedded Tooth and Carved Decoration
Fijian war club, with spherical knop end, with embedded tooth, above cylindrical handle, with carved and incised decoration, height 43 cm. Purchased Randwick antique, Walter & Co, 2017, the private collection, Sydney
Fijian Ula Throwing Club - 19th Century
A 19th century Fijian ula throwing club, hardwood with dark patina, traditional knob head and incised lineal carved banded grip, length 42 cm
Fijian Pole Club with Cruciform Detail
A Fijian pole club (bowai), of long tapering form flaring at the distal end and with a cruciform carved detail to the butt. Some losses. Length 113 cm
Fijian Bowai Club: Uncommon Length and Unique Design
An unusual Fijian club, bowai type of uncommon length tapering at the distal end to an elongated conical point, length 138.5 cm
Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Spherical Head
A Fijian ula (throwing club), with spherical head and slender shaft. Old repair, length 42.5 cm.
Ornate Fijian Ula Throwing Club - 40cm Length
A good old Fijian ula or throwing club, ornate ribbed decoration and finely notched handle. Some age splits, length 40 cm.
Fijian Waka Club with Geometric Handle and Wear
Fijian waka club with root head and carved geometric designed handle, length 110 cm, some wear, cracks
Fijian Geometric Waka Club with Root Head
Fijian waka club with root head and carved geometric designed handle, length 110 cm, some wear, cracks
Bulbous-headed Fijian Throwing Club (46cm)
Fijian throwing club with carved bulbous head, length 46 cm
Fijian Ula Club with Rich Patina, 39cm Length
A Fijian throwing club (ula), with large round head leading to a plain cylindrical shaft. Rich brown patina. Length 39 cm.
Elongated-necked Fijian Kiakavo Club with Carved Spur
Fine Fijian Kiakavo club of aberrant form with elongated neck and well carved spur to top, old Museum label attached, length 101 cm. Provenance: Leo Fortress collection, Hawaii
Fijian Gata and Tongan Paddle Club Set
A Fijian gata club and a Tongan paddle club, the gata with some insect damage, the paddle club with chips to the blade. Longest 111 cm.
Fijian Bowai Club: Notched Grip, 85 cm Length
An old Fijian bowai club, plain cylindrical shape with notch carved grip. Length 85 cm
Fijian ula throwing club with dark patina
A 19th century Fijian ula throwing club, the rootstock bulbous head with plain shaft tapering to the grip end, old dark patina. Length 38.5 cm
Fijian Carved Pole Club with Rich Patina
A Fijian pole club, of traditional cylindrical form with carved decoration to the handle and mid-section. Rich brown patina. Length 112 cm
Fijian Pole Club, Traditional Cylindrical Form
A Fijian pole club, cylindrical club of traditional form. Rich brown patina. Length 117 cm
Fijian Rootstock War Club
A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a plain shaft. Length 113 cm
Fijian Culacula War Club, 110 cm
A Fijian war club (culacula), with broad blade with notching to the middle edge tapering to a cylindrical shaft. Rich brown patina. Length 110 cm
Fijian Rootstock War Club
A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved decoration to the end. Length 103 cm
Fijian Ula: Bulbous Head Throwing Club
A Fijian throwing club (ula), with bulbous head leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved wend. Length 42 cm
Fijian Rootstock War Club
A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a plain shaft. Length 105 cm
Fijian Ula Club with Carved End, 39cm
A Fijian throwing club (ula), with bulbous head leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved end. Length 39 cm
Zig-zag decorated Fijian throwing club (ula)
A Fijian throwing club (ula), of unusual form with a turned head and shaft with zig-zag decoration to the handle. Length 38 cm
Fijian Rifle Stock Clubs with Paint and Carvings
Two rifle stock clubs, Fiji, late 19th early 20th century, carved wood and woven fibre with remains of blue and white paint, one engraved 'S:Shdpeu, 82 cm and 92 cm long. Provenance: Fielden Collection, Melbourne. Collected by Eric Joshua Fielden, Fijian…
Fijian Rifle Stock Clubs from Fielden Collection
Two heavy rifle stock clubs, Fiji, late 19th early 20th century, carved wood and woven fibre, 92 cm and 87 cm long. Provenance: Fielden Collection, Melbourne. Collected by Eric Joshua Fielden, Fijian Rifles, 1913. Fielden later joined the A.I.F.…
Crescent Carved Fijian War Club
Fijian war club fully carved with crescent formed head, dark patina, length 93 cm
Bulbous Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Inlaid Tooth
Fijian Ula throwing club with bulbous head and inlaid tooth, fine deep reddish brown patina, height 42 cm
Trobriand Lime Spatula and Fijian Throwing Club
A lime spatula and club, the lime spatula from the Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, with carved handle; the Fijian throwing club with woven fibre covering over handle, Papua New Guinea and Fiji, length 31 - 43 cm
Polished Fiji War Club with Incised Pattern and Woven Handle
A Fiji war club, polished patina, finely incised pattern and woven fibre handle, Fiji, length 100 cm
Fijian Sali Club with Detailed Carving, 104cm
Fine Fijian Sali - club fine example of classic form with detailed carving to top blade gently curing to a cylindiracal shaft with raised dome end, rich redish brown patina, length 104 cm. Provenance: Private Collection United Kingdom
Inlaid Teeth Fijian Throwing Club
Superb Cheifly Fijian Ula - throwing club of early traditional form with inlaid teeth to head and fine detailed carving to handle, rich reddish brown patina, height 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection USA
Fijian Ula Clubs with Decorative Handles - 40cm
Pair of Fijian Ula - clubs bulbous head with decoration to handles, length 40 cm max
Bulbous Head Fijian Ula Club with Decorated Handle
Fijian Ula - club bulbous head with decoration to handle, length 44 cm
Fijian Gunstock Club from St. Cartmail Collection
Fijian Gunstock club. Length 92 cm. Provenance: Collection of Keith St. Cartmail
Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Zig Zag Notching
Fijian ula throwing club, I ula drisia type with ball head. The grip section with tavatava zig zag notching, broken at the end. Length 38 cm. Provenance: Collection of Keith St. Cartmail
Fijian ula throwing club with ball head
Fijian ula throwing club, I ula drisia type with ball head. The grip section with tavatava zig zag notching. Length 42 cm. Provenance: Collection of Keith St. Cartmail
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Pair of Exceptional Fijian Bowai Pole Clubs
Two early Fijian Bowai pole clubs, 18/19th century, [2], both of the highest aesthetic quality, both carved from hardwood and extremely straight with exceptional form flaring towards the striking end & also at the grip which is covered in fine & deeply…
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Fijian Kiakavo Clubs - Trio of Hardwood Examples
Three Fiji Kiakavo clubs, 19th century, [3], these three fine examples are all made from hardwood and of good form, one has the very unusual butt that is definitely in the shape of a phallus. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 99 cm, 85 cm, 100 cm
Fijian Ula throwing clubs from Pulleine collection
A collection of five Fijian Ula throwing clubs, all 18/19th century, [5], includes four ball headed clubs (one with human tooth inlay). All have finely carved tavatava designs on the handles and another Ula with Lobbed head and serrated edged inlay to…
Fijian Kiakavo Club with Provenance
A Fijian Kiakavo club, 18/19th century, finely carved from a single piece of hardwood, the striking section with raised detail and very old patina. Provenance: Robert Henry Pulleine (1869-1935), physician and naturalist, was born on 7 June 1869 at Picton,…
Totokia Fijian War Club
Fijian War Club totokia. Classic form with white substance impressed into carving at head. Length 95 cm, W13 cm
Fijian Totokia War Club
Fijian War Club totokia. Classic form with white substance impressed into carving at head. Flax woven handle and coloured string decoration above. Length 83 cm. Width 9.5 cm
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 35 cm. Width 10 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 41 cm. Width 8 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 37.5 cm. Width 11 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Ula Club - T. Clemence Collection
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 41 cm. Width 12 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Rare Fijian Throwing Club
Fijian Club Ula. Very rare type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 36 cm. Width 7 cm. T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
Fijian Ula Club
Fijian Club Ula. Type of throwing or missile club with medium-brown, rich patina. Height 45 cm. Width 10 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand
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