Coral Seas, Oceania, Kanak Peoples, 19th century | New Caledonian club, Coral Seas, Oceania, Kanak Peoples, 19th century | New Caledonian club

Coral Seas, Oceania, Kanak Peoples
19th century
New Caledonian club

hardwood
the stylised design to the top of the club depicts the internal structure of a seashell, probably that of a gastropod
83cm. high, 12cm. wide; 2ft. 7½in., 4¾in.

Condition Report:
Natural fissures to the timber along grain and knot wholes. This pleasing sculptural piece has possibly been reduced in length, however it is fixed into an ebonised wooden base so not possible to inspect that end.

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