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Massive Battle Club, Tonga, 18th/19th C.

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Massive Battle Club, Tonga, 18th/19th C.

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Massive Battle Club, Tonga, 18th/19th C. Massive and lethal battle club of dense hardwood, with makers-markings of indigenous tool use. Tapered diamond cross section with rounded handle with rough hewed hole at base for sennit lash. On stand. Provenance: Lawsons Auction, Sydney, AU, Nov 15, 1999, Lot # 192; Stephen Meder; IMEPA Collection #6:A.23. Size: 36.75'' x 6.75'' x 2'' (93 x 17 x 5 cm).

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Massive Battle Club, Tonga, 18th/19th C.

Name: Massive Battle Club, Tonga, 18th/19th C.
SKU: 129019933
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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