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Antique Tonga Bowai War Club from Museum Collection

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Antique Tonga Bowai War Club from Museum Collection

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A large heavy Tonga Bowai War club with inlaid shell designs and a well handled and worn surface patina. Such clubs are weapons of War and were used in clan battles. The club measures 35 inches long and was collected in the Mid 20th century by the Museum owner and was part of the permanent exhibition at the Museum of Oddities, Metamora, Indiana.

Condition

Good, well handled

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Antique Tonga Bowai War Club from Museum Collection

Name: Antique Tonga Bowai War Club from Museum Collection
SKU: 94800609
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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