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A RARE SAMOAN NIFO OTI WAR CLUB
A RARE SAMOAN NIFO OTI WAR CLUB
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Description
An early example finely carved of wood, with characteristic hooked terminal and rare spiked edge. With chip carved triangular and lineal motifs and much original lime inlay intact. 19th century. Minor chips. Overall length 57 cm / 22 1/2". Condition II
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A RARE SAMOAN NIFO OTI WAR CLUB

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