African & Oceanic Art | Antiquities - 8th June 2021
Lot 504
A Fiji club gata
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £750
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Description
A Fiji club gata
Melanesia
the spurred head with a ridged terminal and a textured blade, the handle with zig-zag carving and a flanged butt,
95cm long.
According to Fergus Clunie the textured blade was achieved by pounding it into shape with stones whilst the tree was still growing.