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Totokia fighting club, Fiji Islands Wood H. 86 cm Provenance: former Brigitte Borotra-Higgins collection, brought back by her husband's grandfather, ambassador to Fiji in the 19th century. Superb example of a totokia club, the handle adorned with engravings, the starry head recalling the pandanus fruit is treated in a particularly delicate and precise manner. Beautiful patina from handling.
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Totokia fighting club, Fiji Islands Wood H. 86 cm Provenance: former Brigitte Borotra-Higgins collection, brought back by her husband's grandfather, ambassador to Fiji in the 19th century. Superb example of a totokia club, the handle adorned with engravings, the starry head recalling the pandanus fruit is treated in a particularly delicate and precise manner. Beautiful patina from handling.
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