Fijian Ula Throwing Club with Zigzag Handle
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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 natural fissures, slender cylindrical shaft ends with a handle, elaborately carved with zigzag design acting as a firm grip for the club bearer and embellishment signalling the status and prowess of the owner. Beautiful smooth glossy patina. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail, length 39 cm
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- Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.
As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.
Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.
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