Intricately Carved 19th Century Tongan Paddle Club: 96cm Height
A 19th century Tongan paddle club. Fine intricate uniform carving pattern throughout. Height 96 cm
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
Pandas Woven Fans from Tonga, 1980s: Pair with Unique Designs
A pair of pandas woven fans from Tonga, circa 1980s. Both made with basketry techniques. One with applied tapa cloth and the other with sewn on flower design. Collection number on each near the handles. Larger . Length 45 cm, width 3 cm
Tongan Goddess Figure: Guardian of Pulotu and Ancestor Mediator
A superb Tongan goddess figure, of classical form with a rich patina. This wood figure May have been a vehicle through which the formidable deity Hikuleao manifested herself in the physical realm. The balance and restraint of the figure's compact posture,…
Giant Tongan Ngatu: Traditional Design with Tears and Repairs
A very large Tongan ngatu (tapa), in painted panel design with traditional reoccurring motifs. With some tears and old repairs 460 x 300 cm
Tongan-style Wooden Spatula Knife with Serrated Flare
A dark wooden spatula type knife, serrated flared central section in Tongan manner. Open reticulated handle. Some faults', length 37 cm
Tongan/Fijian Contact Period Carved Neck Rest, Age and Design
An old Tongan or Fijian contact period neck rest, showing good age, circular spoked support to the curved bar form top with various carving to the flared ends, rectangular platform base with partial crack, length 44 cm
Tongan Kava Bowl with Sennit Cord and Shell
A Tongan tanoa (kava bowl), light colouration with attached sennit cord terminating in a shell, diameter 41 cm, height 16.5 cm.
Tongan Barkcloth Beaters
A pair of I'e barkcloth beaters, Tonga, used for beating tapa cloth. Each carved from wood with vertical incised lines running up the shaft. Largest length 37.5 cm, width 7 cm
Tongan Tanoa Kava Bowl with Sennit Cord and Shell
A large Tongan tanoa (kava bowl), with attached woven sennit cord terminating in a shell. Diameter 41 cm, height 18.5 cm.
Tongan Kupesi Rubbing Tablet for Ngatu Tapa Production
A Kupesi rubbing tablet, Tonga, used in the production of ngatu tapa, the barkcloth is layed over the tablet and pigments are rubbed into the barkcloth to create the designs. Made with a coconut husk base with coconut midrib stitched into patterns. 32 x…
Tongan Combat Club with Medial Ridge
A Teivakatoga club, Tonga, 19th century. Used in combat. This teivakatoga is carved from a hardwood. The club shaft is long and has an oval cross section. The head of the club is rounded and features a medial ridge that runs down the head. With remnants…
Tongan Combat Club with Medial Ridge
A Teivakatoga club, Tonga, 19th century. Used in combat. This teivakatoga is carved from a hardwood. The club shaft is long and has an oval cross section. The head of the club is rounded and features a medial ridge that runs down the head. With a dark…
Teivakatoga Club: Tongan Hardwood Combat Weapon
A Teivakatoga club, Tonga, 19th century. Used in combat. This teivakatoga is carved from a hardwood. At the butt of the club is a pointed tip, the shaft is long and has an oval cross section. The head of the club is rounded and features a medial ridge the…
Tongan Master Carved I'e Tapa Beater
An I'e tapa beater by master carver Leonati Motuliki, Tonga, Leonati Motuliki was introduced into the order of Queen Salote Topou at the Coronation of King George Topou V in recognition of his contributions to the arts in Tonga. I'e are used to pound…
Tongan Kali Hahapo Headrest with Open-Work Carving
A unique Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. Carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. This headrest features open-work carving to the strut between the legs and along the neck…
Tongan Mother of Pearl Headrest
A Kali Hahapo headrest with mother of pearl inlay, Tonga, Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. Carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. A flared neck rest with mother of pearl inlaid flowers and diamond…
Tongan Headrest from Late 19th Century
A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. Carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. A tall form with flared sides to the neckrest. Arched legs that form small…
Tongan Kali Headrest, Late 19th Century
A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping. Carved fom a single piece of wood. This kali features a thin neck rest with a deep concavity. The two curved legs flare outwards towards the…
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…
Tonga Islands: Natives, Language, and Culture
William mariner - an account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean. With an original Grammar and vocabulary of their language. London: printed for the author, and Sold by John Murray, Albemarle-street. 1817. Vol I, II. Some…
Tongan Coconut Vessels with Lid and Binding
Four coconut vessels from Tonga, one lidded with attached binding. Small split.
Adzes from Cook Island and Tonga
A cook Island adze and a Tongan adze, cook Island; carved in basalt, tanged with a medial ridge and high bevel, flake to the cutting edge. Tongan; Quadrangular and polished with flaking to the underside. Some fritting to the blade. 12 cm, 10 cm length
Tongan Goddess Figure: Hikule'o's Manifestation in Physical Realm
A superb Tongan goddess figure, of classical form with a rich patina. This wood figure May have been a vehicle through hich the formidable deity Hikule'o manifested herself in the physical realm. The balance and restraint of the figure's compact posture,…
Tongan Whale Bone Tapa Pounder
A rare 19th century Tongan whale bone tapa pounder, elongated rectangular shape tapering to the grip section with deep cut grooves to three of the four sides. A similar example collected in the Pitcairn Islands is held in the collection of the British…
Premium Tongan Tapa - 2400 x 400 cm
A Tongan tapa, exceptionally high quality. Made from the inner bark of the u'a paper mulberry tree. 2400 x 400 cm
Rare Tongan Chiefly Lure with Carved Turtle Shell Barb
An exquisite chiefly lure, Tonga. Of rare and large form. Whale bone shank, carved turtle shell barb and pearl shell base bound with natural woven fibre. Length 18 cm
Exquisite Tongan paddle club with quatrefoil handle
A paddle club 'akau-ta, Tonga. The ' akau-ta was a symbol of rank as well as a weapon. This example differs in its shape, the handle in the form of a quatrefoil section and the head shaped like a paddle. Tongan clubs are renowned for their exquisitely…
19th Century Tongan Pearl Inlaid Neck Rest
Tongan neck rest (Kali Hahapo), fine 19th century example of elegant arching form. Carved from a single piece of wood with wedge shaped feet, the top inlaid with geometrically shaped cut pearl shell. 46 cm length
Tahiti Bowl & Tonga Book
Early 20th century Tahiti bowl. Finely hollowed wood bowl with notched edge trim. Also similar period souvenir book from the Friendly Islands (Tonga). Length 46 cm
Tongan Suspension Hook with Female Figures and Hooks
19th century Tongan suspension hook. Carved dense hardwood pair of female figures above, eight small hooks. Age splits. Ha'apai Islands. Height 39 cm
Elegant Tongan Headrest with Sacred Significance
A fine Tongan headrest, of elegant and slender arching form with flaring terminals, creating a graceful curve. Delicate wedge-shaped feet support the lower edge. Small chip on one of the feet's corners. Old weathered patina. Since the head was the most…
Tongan War Club with Chevron Motif
A Povai, Tongan war club, made of dense wood, toa (ironwood or casuarina equisetifolia), chocolate glossy patina. Long cylindrical club ends with a haft, decorated with carved chevron motif acting as a firm grip for the club bearer to bludgeon the enemy's…
Tongan Club with Zig-Zag Decoration
A Tongan club, the head of tapering diamond section with incised zig-zag decoration with black and white pigments, the shaft with reduced grip terminating in a distal knob, length 74 cm
Tongan Teivakatoga Club - 112cm Long Paddle Shape
A Tongan teivakatoga club, of long paddle shape with medial rib at the blade end and pointed distal end, length 112 cm
Tongan Teivakatoga Club - 121cm Length
A Tongan teivakatoga club, of long paddle shape with medial rib at the blade end, length 121 cm
Tongan Carved Wood Necklace with Male and Female Figures
A Tongan carved wood necklace, male and female figures alternating with sectional cone shapes.
Tongan War Club with Chevron Motif
A Povai, Tongan war club, made of dense wood, toa (ironwood or casuarina equisetifolia), chocolate colour patina. Long cylindrical club ends with a haft, elaborately decorated with carved chevron motif acting as a firm grip for the club bearer to bludgeon…
Tongan Headrest with Elegant Hourglass Shape
An elegant Tongan headrest, of refined form, slightly tapered hourglass shape creating a graceful curve, raised on two bowed supports bound with plaited plant fibres, medial serrated ridge to underside, beautiful smooth patina. Since the head was the most…
Polynesian Club Collection from Michael Higgs Estate
A Vanuatuan penis shaped club and a Tongan seven-sided club, length 55.5 cm and 50.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
19th Century Tongan Coconut Leaf-Stalk Club
A 19th century Tongan coconut leaf-stalk club apa'apai. Warfare was an essential aspect of Tongan societies and long clubs were among the favoured weapons. Made of very dense wood, toa (ironwood or casuarina equisetifolia), the club is long and flares out…
Tongan Carved Wooden Stool with Cradle Legs
A 20th century Pacific Islands (Tonga) carved wooden stool, the curved rectangular top supported on cradle form legs with plain flared feet, carved from the one piece. Length 49 cm, height 11 cm.
Tongan Kali Head Rest with Arched Legs
A Tongan Kali head rest with arched legs and pad feet, the head support is tapered towards the centre and the ends angled, length 46 cm, width at widest point 10 cm, height 15 cm. Some distress to one set of legs. Provenance: Douglas Wright Estate.
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 Kava Bowl, 20th Century
A Kava bowl, Fiji, early 20th century, carved wood, 18 cm high, 38 cm diameter. Provenance: The Neil Robertson Collection, Collected by Vereker and Nina Ferrier Hamilton who visited Tonga and Fiji in 1905. Thence by descent.
Fijian Kava Bowl from 1900
A Kava bowl, Fiji, circa 1900, carved wood, 22 cm high, 62.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Neil Robertson Collection, Collected by Vereker and Nina Ferrier Hamilton who visited Tonga and Fiji in 1905. Thence by descent.
Collection of Rugby Union Badges
Rugby Union Badges, wonderful collection, noted Nswru 1925, Queensland Rugby Union 1934, All Blacks (12), British lions (10), Australia (5), Springboks (11), France (7), Ireland (7), Argentina (3), Fiji (2), Japan, Tonga, Wales (2), Scotland (5), England,…
Rare Tongan Club with Lineal Decoration and Dark Patina
Fine Tongan club extremely rare form with bulbous head finely carved with lineal decoration leading to a tubular shaft, rich dark brown patina, length 52 cm
Elegant Tongan Head Rest with Arching Form
Fine Tongan head rest of elegant abstract arching form with small wedge shaped feet supporting the lower edge, length 41 cm, height 16 cm
Polished Tongan Adze with Sharp Edge, 26cm
Large Tongan adze good example with polished top and sharp striking edge, length 26 cm
Pacific Island Tapa Cloth, Late-20th Century
Fiji or Tonga, painted bark tapa cloth, late-20th century, 128 x 105 cm
Moulded Celadon Bowls with Lotus Flowers
Three celadon bowls, Tongan wares, 13th-14th century, each one moulded and incised with lotus and other flowers, beneath a grey green glaze, diameter 19 cm (moulded), 19.5 cm (carved), 13 cm (3)
Polynesian Tapa Cloths: Fijian and Tongan Collection
Two large Fijian Tapa cloths and a large Tongan Tapa cloth, various sizes. (3)
19th Century Tongan Neckrest
A Neckrest, Tonga, 19th century; this classic neckrest of the type called Kali Hahapo, its elegant form carved out of a single piece of hardwood. Many people describe the form as 'Soft and beautiful like a woman's hips'. The bottom of the neckrest shows…
Tongan Neckrest with Lashed Legs and Small Feet
A Tongan neckrest, narrow arching legs with small feet under top ledge, legs lashed to top with vegetable fibre, 25 x 19 cm
Incised Tongan Gugu War Club - 85cm
A Gugu war club Tonga. Flat form shaped club with intricate incised decoration on one side, 85 cm
Oceanic War Clubs from Tonga, Samoa, and Admiralty Islands
Oceanic war clubs: Tonga, Samoa (2) & Admiralty Islands, 19th & 20th century. Longest 72 cm
Tongan Hardwood Neckrest
A neckrest (kali hahapo), Tonga, Polynesia (late nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 51.2 x 13.5 x 12.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection, Melbourne
South Pacific Limestone Inlaid Club
A south Pacific club, with transverse ridges and inlaid with limestone. Possibly a Tongan Apa Apai club or Samoan Uatongi club. Length 81 cm
Elegant Tongan Headrest with Native Repair
Fine Tongan headrest, of elegant, abstract, arching form with small, wedge-shaped feet supporting the lower edge. Old sennit-bound native repair to one side. Length 37.2 cm. Width 13.5 cm. Height 17.5 cm
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