Antique Ethnographic Samoan War Club 24 ", Probably 19th Century

Antique Samoan War (Fighting) Club Carvedfrom Native Hard Wood with Lime InlayCirca: Mid to late 19thcentury.24 inches (61 cm) long x 3 1/4 inches (8.3cm) wide x 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) deepCondition: Very Good: Thereare some dings, scratches, cracks, chips and dark (?) stains, and losses to someof the lime inlay. These are all signs of the ethnographic use of this item.Description; This Samoan club was purchasedout of a Berkeley, California estate with no collection history. It is anun...common and older form of a smaller yet dense and useful weapon.Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available. Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.Satisfaction is guaranteed.This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described. This auction is presented by Jerry Weisberg trading in tribal antiques since 1973. 

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