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2758 - Oceanic Wooden Marquesas Islands U'u War Club. French Polynesia, South Pacific, late 19th-early 20th century A.D. Heavy striking club with a saddle-shaped head with ancestral faces, the lateral extensions with two seated figures back-to-back. 1.46 kg, 81 cm (31 7/8 in.).
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Oceanic Wooden Marquesas Islands U'u War Club. French Polynesia, South Pacific, late 19th-early 20th century A.D. Heavy striking club with a saddle-shaped head with ancestral faces, the lateral extensions with two seated figures back-to-back. 1.46 kg, 81 cm (31 7/8 in.). From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. The striking club was designed for heavy impact in tribal warfare and territorial disputes, also serving as an emblem of leadership, an ancestral guardian, and a vessel for spiritual power. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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