Extraordinary tongan warriors wrist band
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Pre 1920 item# 759366 (stock#spr08-292)
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Second half of the 19th century. 1 5/8” width made of dyed split cane, in 19 ranks with yellow and tan diamonds. Each splint just over 1/64” width and woven into a seam free circle. The outer ranks blind finished in the round. Like the Chinese “blind stitch” this feat of weaving defies comprehension as the physical scale seems much too small for human finger execution. Evidently collected as new and in virtually perfect preservation. Decorative and identifying the warrior, they also preve ...click for details
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PRECONTACT SOLOMON ISLANDS LIME SPATULA
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Pre 1900 item# 759353 (stock#spr08-288)
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$650 Sale Price-$422.50
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Used in the preparation of burnt shells into white pigment. One piece black wood, 21 3/4” length. Rectangular form shaft with expanded medial and convex section stirring blade below. The grip formed as a full relief figure in elaborate head dress. The body incised with typical curvilinear geometry with remnants of lime inlay. Made without the use of metal tools. The Solomon Islands were discovered in the 16th century but little contacted until the mid 19th century, the period to which this ...click for details
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SAMOAN WAR CLUB IN THE FORM OF AN AXE
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Pre 1900 item# 736594 (stock#S731)
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$375
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First half of the 19th century. 14 3/4” length and carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a ship carpenter’s axe. That form predates the machine made axes of the mid century. The integral haft of elegant early form as well. Native made weapons replicating those seen in the hands of Europeans are encountered occasionally, primarily among African cultures. This example is one of the only Oceanic examples we have encountered. They are obviously copied from Ship’s carpenters tool ...click for details
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ANTIQUE SUMATRA KLEWANG
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Pre 1900 item# 707998 (stock#907-817)
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Form identical to Stone fig.455 #6. 17 3/4” wedge section blade of straight tapering form expanding toward the tip. Curved horn grip with silver band wrap and double silver wire wrapped terminals. Two piece wood scabbard with long silver throat mount with fine wire work edge and numerous silver bands below. Blade shows smooth mottled gray patina. Grip wrap worn through at the middle. Scabbard mounts appear complete with a few shifted. Horn and wood with fine deep patina. 1 1/2” x 1/4” sp ...click for details
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ANTIQUE CELEBES BADE BADE
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Pre 1900 item# 707993 (stock#907-811)
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Large early example with 9” down curved pattern welded blade. One piece contoured black horn grip. Wood scabbard with large horn throat and horn tip. Shows age throughout with dark patina, surface encrustation and minor checks to the scabbard and hilt. Blade dark with slight surface graining.
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UNION ISLANDS CARVED WOOD BOX FROM TOKELAU
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Pre 1900 item# 707678 (stock#907-739)
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Mid 19th century. Oval form, 6” length. The body slightly tapered and the lid with integral carved lifting stud and raised medial bow tie form top mount with original twisted sennit suspension cord. Dark glossy patina and minor blemishes from use. Tokealu is a Polynesian Island group comprised of three coral atolls. It supports a population of less than 2000 inhabitants, thus, any artifact, is extremely rare. From our own collection, purchased in 1985 and the only such example we have ever ...click for details
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ANTIQUE NEW HEBRIDES CARVED SHIP MODEL C.1850-70
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Pre 1900 item# 754631 (stock#906-944)
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14 3/4” length. The hull made in two pieces with elegant bottom and faceted partially enclosed upper with incised line decoration. The two secured together with braided split cane. Additional solid outrigger hull with two connecting arms. All connections of that assembly made with brown cord. Complete, sound and showing its age. Models such as this were made to trade to sailors aboard the supply ships which visited the islands and traded for copra. Rare example of early Oceanic art.
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GOOD LARGE IGOROT HEAD HUNTER’S AXE
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Pre 1900 item# 821084 (stock#84-804)
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$575
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24 1/2” length with 16 1/8 head of characteristic from with incurved crescent form blade and long mounting spike opposite. Very gracefully formed socket tapering to the middle from both ends with lapped seam below. Dark wood haft shows good patina and toe tiny areas surface adhesion, probably from contact with a freshly painted wall. Easily removed. Iron shows uniform medium patina with old black inactive oxidation mixed throughout. Fine form and about as large as they come.
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