Spured "Snake" Club, Fiji Islands
gata
length 41in (104cm)
Provenance
Todd Barlin Oceanic Arts, Sydney
James Barzyk Collection, Florida
This finely carved gata with wonderful proportions and form has an incised zigzag design on the handle to enhance the grip; the blade with a square nubbed design, the opposite side with incised zigzag design and beveled into a smooth V-section; small holes on inner edge for fiber attachments; superb semi-gloss reddish brown patina.
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gata
length 41in (104cm)
Provenance
Todd Barlin Oceanic Arts, Sydney
James Barzyk Collection, Florida
This finely carved gata with wonderful proportions and form has an incised zigzag design on the handle to enhance the grip; the blade with a square nubbed design, the opposite side with incised zigzag design and beveled into a smooth V-section; small holes on inner edge for fiber attachments; superb semi-gloss reddish brown patina.
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