A rare and important early 19th century Wakahuia collected by Lord Freyberg, oval rounded elongated form. The body of the box uncarved. Each side carved with figures in high relief. One figure with robust body with arms to the sides with open mouth,…
Easter Island Gorget of great Rarity. Eastern Polynesia, c1850. This large crescent shaped breast pendant, with opposing bearded male heads at the tips, eyes inlaid with volcanic glass, & with an undercut toggle for suspending the gorget. Wood bone and…
A fine old parrying club, San Christobal Island, Easter Solomon Islands, late 19th century; made from hardwood and has a deep old patina overall. A small figure at the butt of the club. This type of San Christobal Parrying club (Qauata) had a very…
South Pacific long staff-cum-war club (probably Easter Islands). Carved zig zag decoration at base of grip and further down the shaft. Blunted ends with carved timber decoration to bottom end of shaft in the form of an upside down 'T' (looks like a long…