Oceanic Club
Date19th Century
Object NameClub
Mediumhardwood
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions100cm L (estimate)
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS093376
About MeA substantial Fijian sali club with incised decoration to both sides of the blade. Although this sali club is of a typical Fijian form the carving to the blade has Samoan/Tongan elements to it including rows of triangular design and panels of alternating horizontal and vertical linear design. Another feature of this piece is the serrated blade edge making this a formidable bone crushing weapon. Along the edge of the blade are a series of holes that would have housed decorative elements. The deep reddish brown patina would date this piece to the 19th century.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
Possibly 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
late 19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Late Ming Dynasty, Transitional Period, late 17th - early 18th century
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Meiji period (1868-1912)
19th Century
Possibly 19th century
