Description

A very fine early 19th century Fijian ula throwing club. The head comprises 10 lobes and a rounded finial with the handle carved with rows and panels of tavatava. A large circular ivory inlay is set within a recess at the base of the handle.  (U39).

Provenance

Ex Leo Fleischmann with collection number ‘LF/C101’.

Dimensions

40cm long.

19th century Fijian ula club, Fijian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, Fijian war club, 19ème siècle Fidji massue de guerre

19th century Fijian ula club, Fijian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, Fijian war club, 19ème siècle Fidji massue de guerre

19th century Fijian ula club, Fijian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, Fijian war club, 19ème siècle Fidji massue de guerre

19th century Fijian ula club, Fijian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, Fijian war club, 19ème siècle Fidji massue de guerre

19th century Fijian ula club, Fijian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, Fijian war club, 19ème siècle Fidji massue de guerre

19th century Fijian ula club, Fijian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, Fijian war club, 19ème siècle Fidji massue de guerre

19th century Fijian ula club, Fijian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, Fijian war club, 19ème siècle Fidji massue de guerre

19th century Fijian ula club, Fijian tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, Fijian war club, 19ème siècle Fidji massue de guerre