Mid 20th C. Samoan Wood Spear Club w/ Incised Design
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Oceania, Samoan Islands, ca. mid 20th century CE. An impressive carved-wood spear club boasting a light burnish over golden tan woodgrain. The gorgeous weapon exhibits a unique form with a diamond-shaped point followed by two flared tiers, six spikes on either side separated by an oval, a conical handle, and round base. As beautiful as it is deadly, the spear has been decoratively incised with a lovely abstract vegetal motif on both sides and the word "SAMOA" on one side. All the incised designs have been painted in a lovely hue of creamy white. Size: 3.25" W x 32" H (8.3 cm x 81.3 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#135738
Oceania, Samoan Islands, ca. mid 20th century CE. An impressive carved-wood spear club boasting a light burnish over golden tan woodgrain. The gorgeous weapon exhibits a unique form with a diamond-shaped point followed by two flared tiers, six spikes on either side separated by an oval, a conical handle, and round base. As beautiful as it is deadly, the spear has been decoratively incised with a lovely abstract vegetal motif on both sides and the word "SAMOA" on one side. All the incised designs have been painted in a lovely hue of creamy white. Size: 3.25" W x 32" H (8.3 cm x 81.3 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#135738
Condition
Chips to tip and base. Light abrasions throughout, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, excellent and intact with nice remaining pigments.
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Mid 20th C. Samoan Wood Spear Club w/ Incised Design
Estimate $200 - $300
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