Null Gata fighting club, Fiji Islands
Wood
H. 102 cm

Provenance: former Brigitt…

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Gata fighting club, Fiji Islands Wood H. 102 cm Provenance: former Brigitte Borotra-Higgins collection, brought back by her husband's grandfather, ambassador to Fiji in the 19th century. Classic gata club with a beautiful lustrous finish.

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Gata fighting club, Fiji Islands Wood H. 102 cm Provenance: former Brigitte Borotra-Higgins collection, brought back by her husband's grandfather, ambassador to Fiji in the 19th century. Classic gata club with a beautiful lustrous finish.

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