A TONGAN WARCLUB

Oceania, Polynesia, probably Tonga, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A long, heavy, dark wood club, also known as an akau, with a long, gently broadening handle and a striking end with a deeply ridg

Massive Antique Tongan Coconut Leaf-Stalk War Club, 19th C. On stand. Size: 36'' x 4'' x 4'' (91 x 10 x 10 cm).

**Originally Listed At $400** Oceania, Tonga, ca. 20th century CE. A sumptuous example of a war club known as an 'akau tau' (literally "war stave") hand-carved from mocha-hued hardwood to present a di

20th century. Fijian (a "Dui" club) or Tongan in origin. Measures approximately 36" long and 11" wide at its widest point. In very good condition with the exception of some storage wear and a tiny bit

Tongan Hardwood Club, Akau Tau, late 18th/early 19th century, the gently flared base with protruding lozenge for sennit thong attachment, leading to a slender cylindrical shaft gradually flattening to

Tonga, Polynesia Wickerwork 10 x 24 cm Ø Provenance: Scott Duggleby, Dallas Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art, 12 February 2010, Sale 17781, lot 4

Kali Toloni form with attached legs. L.600mm Provenance: Collection of Keith St. Cartmail

Oceanic Tongan / Fijian Club Tongan / Fijian double-sided paddle-like club; together with (3) replica Fijian-style clubs having slightly angled heads; all having details carved throughout Length: 43 i

Polynesia, Tonga, ca. 19th century CE. An incredibly rare example of a woven genealogy rope, known as a Tohi Hohoko (literally, "genealogy book"), both an exquisite piece of hand made art and an impor

Kali Hahapo form carved from one piece of wood. L.390mm Provenance: Collection of Keith St. Cartmail.

Tongan ceremonial carved wood staff, finely incised, probably 19th Century, 2'8''l

A Fine Tongan Island Club, French Polynesia, 18th/19th century. The cylindrical shaft and ovate blade with overall intricate geometric chip carving. Sometimes called "hoe" after the Tahitian word for

Oceanic Tongan / Fijian Club Tongan / Fijian double-sided paddle-like club; together with (3) replica Fijian-style clubs having slightly angled heads; all having details carved throughout Length: 43 i

Oceania/Polynesia, Tonga, ca. 1950s CE. A beautiful wooden throwing club, hand-carved from hardwood, with a sturdy handle, a thick neck, and a bulb-shaped head with a hemispherical cap. The handle is

A massive example of characteristic form with well-carved head composed of a spiked sphere on a long, thick haft. 19th century. Worn overall with minor losses. Overall length 77cm. Condition III

Malaitan People, a large example of characteristic form with lozenge-shaped head and original rattan grip wrap retaining most original pitch covering and flared pommel. Retains its woven wrist cord. G

with attached feet, one foot with sennett cord binding, small chip to corner of the top section together with another Tongan head rest with damage to the legs. L.380mm Provenance: Collection of Keith

West Polynesia, Tonga Island, Lapita Culture, ca. 1600 to 500 BCE. A fine atone adze, skillfully hand-sculpted with smooth surfaces boasting shades of mottled charcoal and ash gray with burnt sienna a

Located on the Polynesian Island of Tonga. A carved wooden fish hook with a bamboo handle. The hook is 11". Is is on a wood frame and was found in the 1960's. Provenance: Al Gehrman collection of arti

A rarely encountered club, Shilluk People, carved of a single section of hardwood, fluted for its entire length. The grip and swollen butt finely covered in Monitor lizard skin. Late 19th-early 20th c

498. A TONGAN AFRICAN CLUB partly covered in split cane. 25ins long.

Large Tongan Tapa Cloth Panel With Flower Or Lei Trim. Approximately 111.75L x 73.0W in. (9'4"L x 6'1"W ft).

Of characteristic form, with finely handground and polished hardstone head, possibly jade. On its hardwood haft, head fixed with pitch, the grip finely carved. 19th c. Minor wear. With old collection

Of characteristic form, carved of dense, dark wood with lozenge-shaped head and conical pommel. Good patina. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 52.8cm. Condition III