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Material Culture Live — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:267
Sale Title:Material Culture LiveLots with images:267
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:172
Date:17-Oct-2022
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An Ausa'alo coconut grating stool, Samoa. A split coconut is rubbed along the rough edge to shred the meat. Comprising three blackened legs that support a oval seat. With sennit cord supporting the frame. A serrated piece of shell is attached to the front of the stool with plant fibers for the shredding of the coconut. Height 45 cm, width 26.5 cm, depth 79.2 cm
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Three Erenge shell currency rings, Melanesia, used as currency or owned as prestige items. Made from the upper portions of shell of a Tridacna, a species of large clam. Largest length 13.2 cm, depth 13 cm, on stand height 24.2 cm
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A ceremonial mace head, Rennell Island, 19th century. Laboriously carved from a single stone and highly polished. The neck of the mace is white with carved notches running up two sides, a flaring collar sits below the fluted head. Length 30.5 cm, width 17.5 cm, depth 7 cm. Provenance: Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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A broken axe head, Polynesia, shaped from greywacke stone. Broken before the butt end of the axe. A flaring form down to the rounded blade edge. With many small scuffs from shaping the tool. A large flake loss to the blade. Length 16 cm, width 10 cm, depth 2.6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa
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A ceremonial Mace head, Rennell Island, 19th century. Laboriously carved from a single bruised piece of stone. The blade is sickle shaped with small lossess suggesting use. The two sides of the blade each feature a medial ridge running down its length with raised lines flanding the ridge. Length 30.5 cm, width 17 cm, depth 2.2 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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A stone pestle, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Used for grinding foods and plant fibres. This pestle is carved from a single piece of stone with a faint curvature to the shaft. Patterns have been deeply incised around the head of the pestle and the handle. Length 29 cm, width 8 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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A stone pestle, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Used for grinding foods and plant fibres. This pestle has been carved from a single piece of stone. It is a long cylindrical form with a gradual flare runnning down to the curved end. The handle has been carved to depict two forms in a squat position with arms raised upwards to the top. Length 40.8 cm, depth 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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A stone pestle, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Used for grinding foods and plant fibres. Carved from a single piece of stone, this pestle is of a long cylindrical form with a slight flare running down to the rounded end. In raised relief to the handle are two lizards stretched up the form. Length 42 cm, depth 5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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A large stone ceremonial axe head, Makira Island, Solomon Islands, carved in a circular form, the axe head would have been lashed to a wood shaft handle. A central grooved haft wouth have cradled the handle. At the butt of the blade is a carved an anthropomorphic face with downturned features. Small losses to the blade edge suggest that the axe would have been used. Length 26.5 cm, width 25.5 cm, depth 7.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon…
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A stone adze head, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, Laboriously carved from stone and highly polished. The adze head would originally been lashed to a wood handle. The circular blade features a large hole at the centre. Length 20 cm, width 13 cm, depth 2.6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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A stone adze head, Western Provence, Solomon Islands, Laboriously carved from stone and polished. This adze head would have originally been lashed to a wooden shaft handle. The butt of the adze has a carved face and arms of an anthropomorphic figure, the legs of the figure can be seen in raised relief on the side of the blade. The blade is curved, three incised notches feature on the underside of the curve. Length 20 cm, width 8 cm, depth 3.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a…
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A stone hand adze, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands. A ceremonial adze of heavy proportions. A long handle with two protruding hand guards, the blade features a deep notch to each side. Incised designs to the sides of the blade echo the form of the adze. Length 36.5 cm, width 11.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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A pair of betel mortar stone figures, Madding Province, Papua New Guinea, for grinding down betel nut, a naturally occuring stimulant. These mortars depict human forms with bowls at the top of the heads. Tallest height 25 cm, width 7 cm, depth 8 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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A stone adze, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands. A ceremonial adze of heavy proportions. A long handle with a hand guard encircling the rounded blade. A raised ridge to each side of the blade echoes the form of the adze. Length 28.5 cm, width 12 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Previously of a private collection Honiara, Solomon Islands
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An Asmat shield, Papua New Guinea, carved from a single piece of wood, this shield is decorated with natural pigments and features a flying fox motif. Height 140 cm, width 50 cm
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A pair of Temes puppets, Vanuatu, used in traditional dances. The larger is made with a lightwood handle with dried palm leaves and plant fibre creating the head, the face is constructed with dried mud and boar tusks, then coloured with natural pigments. The smaller puppet has a dried palm frond handle, the head and face are moulded with dried mud and coloured with natural pigments. Larger length 97 cm, width 20 cm, depth 25 cm, smaller length 95 cm, width 16 cm, depth 14 cm
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A Highlands shield, Papua New Guinea, used to protect the body from incoming projectiles and attacks. Carved from a single piece of wood, featuring a window to the upper portion of the shield. Decorated with vivid natural pigments of black, white, and brown. Height 140 cm, width 35 cm
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A wood shield, Papua New Guinea, used to protect the body from incoming projectiles and attacks. Carved from a single piece of hardwood, this shield has a tall and thin form. The shield has raised and sunken relief of abstract designs. The shield has been coloured with a black pigment and detailing of the designs have been coloured white. To the reverse is a wood handle lashed into position. Height 196 cm, width 30 cm
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An Asmat archer's shield, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. Used to protect the side of the body when shooting arrows. Carved from a single piece of wood. At the top of the shield there is a groove cut out so that it can sit under the armpit. The shield is decorated in hues of brown and white pigments. Length 58.5 cm, width 27 cm, depth 2.5 cm
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A wood shield, Ramu River area, Papua New Guinea, used to protect the body from incoming projectiles. Carved from a single piece of lightwood. The body of the shield is rectangular with a taper towards the base. The shield features geometric diamond patterns and is coloured with ochre pigments. Height 140 cm, width 40 cm
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A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. Carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. An elegant form with a faint concavity to the neckrest and a medial ridge to the underside. The two wide curved legs feature wedges to the bottom. Height 13 cm, width 38 cm, depth 15.1 cm
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A Kali ni Bitu headrest, Fiji, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. A composite form comprising of a bamboo (bitu) shaft for the neck rest and triangular palm wood feet that are lashed with coconut sennit to the neck rest. Height 18 cm, width 47 cm, depth 19 cm
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A Kali headrest, Fiji, Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping. Elegantly carved from a single piece of wood. With a long and faintly-curved crosspiece over an upright ring support on a rectangular base. Smooth hardwood and a dark-brown patina. Height 11 cm, width 41 cm, depth 7.5 cm
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I'e barkcloth beater, Tonga, used to pound inner strips of mulberry tree bark into large sheets for producing tapa cloth. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. A long form with a square cross section that tapers to the handle. Three sides of the i'e have long incised grooves running up the shaft. Remnants of a dark brown patina throughout the form and splashes of dye at the handle. Length 31.7 cm, width 6.3 cm
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I'e barkcloth beater, Tonga, used to pound inner strips of mulberry tree bark into large sheets for producing tapa cloth. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. A long form with a square cross section that tapers to the handle. Three sides of the i'e have long incised grooves running up the shaft. Length 28.1 cm, width 6 cm
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I'e barkcloth beater, Tonga, used to pound inner strips of mulberry tree bark into large sheets for producing tapa cloth. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. A long form with a square cross section that tapers to the handle. Three sides of the i'e have long incised grooves running up the shaft. Evidence of white pigment throughout the form. Length 34.5 cm, width 6 cm
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A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping. Carved fom a single piece of wood. This kali features a thin neck rest with a deep concavity. The two curved legs flare outwards towards the base. Remnants of a dark patina are observable at the underside of the kali. Height 15 cm, width 41.5 cm, depth 11 cm
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A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. An elegant form that is carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. A double form with a thin concave ridge running up the sides and neckrest. With arched legs that feature wedges at the base. In a rich dark patina. Height 15 cm, width 39 cm, depth 15 cm
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A Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, late 19th century. Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. Carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. A tall form with flared sides to the neckrest. Arched legs that form small wedge feet at the base. Observable notches to the underside from the woodworking tools used by the artist. Remnants of a dark brown patina. Height 14.5 cm, width 27.5 cm, depth 13.2 cm
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A Kapkap breastplate, Santa Cruz Solomon Islands, Kapkaps were often worn by high status individuals due to its precious materality. A polished clam shell disc. With incised detailing and black pigment around the edges of the disc. With a central overlay in tortoise shell of a stylised frigate bird below depictions of four fish. Lashed together with plant fibre cord with shell toggle. Length 41.5 cm, depth 9.1 cm
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A Reru pestle, Cook Islands, made from toka taatai coral. Used for grinding ingredients to produce medicines and pigments. A highly porous surface. A rounded and flared base on a short shaft with two projections forming the handle. Height 19 cm, depth 16 cm
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Erenge shell currency, Solomon Islands, made from the upper portions of shell of a Tridacna, a species of large clam. Diameter 12.3 cm, depth 1.9 cm
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A Kali Hahapo headrest with mother of pearl inlay, Tonga, Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. Carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. A flared neck rest with mother of pearl inlaid flowers and diamond shapes. The arched legs feature notching to the uppper section. In a light brown patina. Height 18.5 cm, width 45 cm, depth 12.5 cm
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A unique Kali Hahapo headrest, Tonga, Placed under the head or the back of a neck whilst sleeping or resting. Carved from a single piece of hardwood without joins. This headrest features open-work carving to the strut between the legs and along the neck rest. A large form with a wide neck support, and arching legs. Height 19 cm, width 68 cm, depth 15 cm
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A No'oanga chiefly stool, Cook Islands, carved from a single piece of hardwood. With a curved rectangular seat on four legs, with four tear-drop shaped feet. A sennit cord lashingis tied between two of the legs for storing the piece when not in use. There are remnants of a darker patina. Height 14.5 cm, width 46 cm, depth 23 cm. Provenance: this stool was presented to Mr, James Thomas Cross of Wellington in March 1926. The gift was given in gratitude for his contribution towards a cool store facility for…
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A mask by Luke Bill, Angoram village, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. A hardwood oval mask with deeply-carved facial markings. With a cane wrapped edging and cassowary feathers decorating the edges. Coloured with a black pigment. Length 40 cm, width 15 cm, depth 11 cm. Provenance: Previously of the Colin bowling collection
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A yam mask, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, middle 20th century. Used in yam harvest festivals by the Abelam people of the Prince Alexandre mountains. Yam growing is integral to Abelam life; a man's status is interwined with his long yam growing abilities. Each man has a permanent adversary who he presents his largest yam to after the annual harvest; he will in return receive a yam from his rival. Men who are consistently able to give their partner the larger yam gain prestige. These yam masks are worn…
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A pair of masks by Luke bill, Angoram village, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. Two ovoid faces carved from hardwood. With wrapped cane edging and decorated with cassowary feathers. Coloured black with natural pigments. Largest length 28 cm, width 12 cm. Provenance: Previously of the Colin bowling collection
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A large kava bowl, Melanesia, carved from a single piece of wood, this kava bowl rises from two feet. The bowl is of marquise form and features two triangular lugs. Height 17 cm, width 132 cm, depth 540m
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A Tanoa kava bowl, Fiji, kava bowls are used in the preparation of yaqona (kava). Kava is prepared by pounding yaqona root in to a powder and then water is added and the pounder is strained out of the liquid. This kava bowl is carved from a single piece of wood into a circular form. The bowl is raised on four legs and features a pointed lug. This kava bowl has been lacquered a deep brown. Height 13 cm, depth 38.5 cm
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A kumete bowl, Cook Islands, used for domestic purposes including the preparation and storage of food. Carved from a single piece of wood in an oval form with a square protrusion at each end. The wood has remnants of a dark brown lacquer. Height 11.5 cm, width 57.5 cm, depth 29.5 cm
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A Garra cult hook, Papua New Guinea, Garra hooks are used in male initiation dance ceremonies. Carved from wood in a marquise shape, with front projecting hooks. The hooks are interpreted by some to represent the sun and phases of the moon, while others interpret the form as representing water spirits that aid in hunting. The hook is coloured with natural pigments in white, brown, and black. Height 85.5 cm, width 12 cm, depth 12 cm
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A skull rack, Bamu river, Papua New Guinea, skull racks are used for the display of skulls of fallen foe. Carved from a light wood, this skull rack depicts an anthropomorphic figure, the negative space between the arms and torso creates a space for ropes to be tied through for hanging skulls. This wood has been coloured with a natural black pigment for the ground, and detailing of the geometric patterns are coloured with red and white pigments. Length 82 cm, width 30 cm, depth 3 cm. Provenance: Previously…
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A middle Sepik River ancestral figure mask, Papua New Guinea, squatting figure raised on a curvilinear triangle, elbows resting on the thighs, elongated nose reaches the base, imposing headdress, body shaped as another ancestral figure, rattan structure with a few remnant feathers on the backside aperture. The whole sculpture thoroughly incised with geometric motifs and carved with multiple ancestral figures, producing a striking optical effect in the tradition of Sepik arts: complex ancestral…
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A Tanoa kava bowl, Fiji, kava bowls are used in the preparation of yaqona (kava). Kava is prepared by pounding yaqona root in to a powder and then water is added and the pounder is strained out of the liquid. The bowl has been carved from a single piece of wood into a deep conical form. The bowl is raised on four legs and features a short lug with two pierced holes and a cord tied through. Height 20 cm, depth 47.5 cm
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A large and impressive kava bowl, Fiji, kava bowls are used in the preparation of yaqona (kava). Kava is prepared by pounding yaqona root in to a powder and then water is added and the pounder is strained out of the liquid. This large kava bowl is carved from a single piece of wood. It features four raised legs, however one is broken causing the bowl to be on a lean. Featuring a long plaited sennit cord and large cowrie shells. Height 23 cm, depth 79.5 cm
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A Tanoa kava bowl, Fiji, kava bowls are used in the preparation of yaqona (kava). Kava is prepared by pounding yaqona root in to a powder and then water is added and the pounder is strained out of the liquid. The kava bowl has been carved from a single piece of wood into a deep circular form. The bowl is raised on four legs. A large triangular lug features on the exterior with a sennit woven cord secured through the pierced lug holes. Three large shells feature at the ends of the cord. The wood has been…
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An ancient kumete trough, Tonga, used for the production and consumption of kava. Made from toad wood that has weathered over time. At one end there is a carved notch for pouring kava liquids. Height 16 cm, width 78 cm, depth 26 cm. Provenance: Previously of the Keith St Cartmail collection
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A pate log drum, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The drum has been carved from a single log of hardwood. A central cavity has been hollowed and decorative patterns have been carved at each end of the drum. The two tikita sticks are used to hit the drum to create music. Height 11.5 cm, width 49.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm
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An ancient kumete trough, Tonga, used for the production and consumption of kava. Made from toad wood that has weathered over time. At one end there is a carved notch for pouring kava liquids. Height 18.5 cm, width 90 cm, depth 27 cm. Provenance: Previously of the Keith St Cartmail collection
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A large and impressive Kato Alu woven basket, Tonga, Kato alu are used in gift giving or exchanges for important occasions such as weddings and funerals. The kato alu were initially only used by high-status individuals but at present are used by many Tongans. The kato alu is woven from tightly-coiled alu and coconut midrib, then coloured with a black pigment which is often made with soot. This kato alu has been woven in a very large circular form with short sides. Height 19 cm, depth 74 cm
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A Fish-Shaped bowl, Trobriand Islands, used for the serving of food. This bowl is carved from a single piece of wood in the form of a fish. The wood has been highly polished and the rim has been decorated with an intricate mother of pearl inlay. Height 5.7 cm, width 520 30.5 cm
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A turtle-shaped tanoa kava bowl, Fiji, kava bowls are used in the preparation of yaqona (kava). Kava is prepared by pounding yaqona root in to a powder and then water is added and the pounder is strained out of the liquid. This tanoa is carved from a single piece of wood in the form of a turtle. The bowl is deep and sits on four legs. Height 20.8 cm, width 50 cm, depth 65 cm
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A heavy wood carved vessel, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century. Used for food storage and preparation. Carved from a single piece of hardwood, with subtle vertical panels up its flaring form. Height 19.4 cm, depth 34 cm
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A large Trobriand vessel, Papua New Guinea, used for serving food. Carved from a single piece of hardwood in a semicircle form with flattened base. Featuring a raised hand-carved knot motif around the rim of the vessel. Height 16 cm, depth 50 cm
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A clay vessel, Papua New Guinea, used for the production and storing of foods. Made from eathernware in a semi-sphere form. The clay has been blackened from sitting over a fire. Height 13.5 cm, depth 23.5 cm
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A Modang Dayak baby carrier, Indonesia, 20th century. The baby carrier would be worn on the back and the child would sit inside the carrier. The carrier is carved from a single piece of wood and features an anthropomorphic figure as the central design. The carrier has embellishments of a conus shell eye and inlaid beads to the sides. The shoulder straps are made from woven cane. Height 44 cm, width 37 cm, depth 27 cm
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A Toraja buffalo horn comb, Sulawesi, Indonesia, carved from a single horn of a water buffalo. The peak of the comb depicts a male ancestor while the the base of the comb represents a water buffalo with incised detailing and shell eye. Height 20.5 cm, width 16 cm, depth 3 cm
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A cult hook, Papua New Guinea. A carved marquise form depicting a face with one remaining cowrie shell eye. The hook is coloured with black, brown, red, and white pigments. Height 145 cm, width 25 cm, depth 12 cm
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A Jambiya dagger and sheath, Morocco, used in both combat and during dances. Made from steel, silver, and wood. Featuring a curved blade and highly-decorated sheath and handle. A yellow braided cord secures the jambiya to the person who weilds it. Length 44 cm, width 14 cm
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A Ruatangaeo pedestal adze, Mangaia, Cook Islands, early 20th century. The size and form of this ruatangaeo suggests that it May have been a ceramonial adze rather than a functional tool. This ruatangaeo has a pyramidical form. The lower section of the shaft has a sectioned hollow turret. The shaft is decorated with geometrical incised patterns. At the head of the ruatangaeo is a black basalt adze with losses that has been lashed to the shaft with sennit cord. Height 73.7 cm, width 15.2 cm, depth 16.8 cm
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A traditional Pidha low chair, Rajasthan, India, late 19th century. A hardwood framed chair with a leather seat. Embelished with sheet metal detailings nailed to the frame and backrest of the chair. Height 61.5 cm, width 41.5 cm, depth 44 cm
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A figure, Minidimbit Region, Papua New Guinea, carved from a light-weight wood. This figure has a large head with raised and sunken relief for detailing. The arms, torso, and legs of the figure are slender and long. The figure has a tried dried palm fibre skirt.. Provenance: Previously of the Colin bowling collection
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A wood shield, Ramu River, Papua New Guinea, used to protect the body from incoming projectiles. Carved from a single piece of lightwood. The body of the shield is rectangular with a taper towards the base. The shield features raised relief of diamond and zig-zag patterns that have been coloured with red, black, and white natural pigments. Height 105 cm, width 46.5 cm
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An ancestral figure carving, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 20th century. Carved from a single piece of wood and coloured with a rich brown patina. The figure depicts a female wearing a conical hat and a girdle. The figure stands in a closed posture with arms wrapped around her stomach. Incised details depict body paint at her face, arms, and stomach. Height 37 cm, width 7 cm, depth 6 cm
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A Culanibokola fork, Fiji. A ritual flesh-eating fork for chiefs and priests. Carved from a single piece of wood. Featuring a long shaft handle and four prongs. In a red-brown patina. Length 31 cm, width 2 cm
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A trolling lure, Solomon Islands. A mother of pearl flashing and a carved tortoise shell barb that is bound with fishing line and featuring a short string of beads. Length 7.5 cm, width 1.5 cm
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An I'e tapa beater by master carver Leonati Motuliki, Tonga, Leonati Motuliki was introduced into the order of Queen Salote Topou at the Coronation of King George Topou V in recognition of his contributions to the arts in Tonga. I'e are used to pound inner strips of mulberry tree bark into large sheets for producing tapa cloth. This piece is carved from a single piece of hardwood. A long form with a square cross section that tapers to the handle with a circle cross section. Each of the four sides features…
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A large adze, Polynesia, used for cutting materials. Made from a dark green/grey stone with some brown inclusions. A large adze with losses to the the sides. Length 26 cm, width 4.8 cm, depth 2.9 cm
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A greenstone file, Polynesia. A rectangular form with dark green stone. A rectangular form with rounded edges. Length 11.5 cm, width 2.8 cm, depth 1 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa
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A toki, Polynesia. A quadrangular cross-section. Shaped with greywacke stone. With tapering sides. Without a cutting edge. Length 15.5 cm, width 4.6 cm, depth 2.2 cm
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A rice washer, Japan, early 20th century. Large highly-polished bowl, hollowed out from a single piece of softwood. Visible chisel marks. Used in the preparation of rice for cooking. Height 12 cm, depth 53 cm
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A Mino Raincape, Japan, late 19th century. Mino were often worn by samurai or fishermen over the body to repel rain from armour or clothing. Made from densely layered strips of plant materials that are meticulously and tightly hand-woven into place. This mino is made up of a upper caplette and a skirt secured with ties at the front. Height 118 cm, width 123 cm, depth 9 cm
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A small wooden sculpture, India, Hand-carved from a pourous wood. Depicting a seated lady, wearing a shawl, and holding two vessels. Remnants of a darker lacquer. Height 28 cm, width 175. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa
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Garth Lena two figures and Neetan, Murwillumbah Australia, Garth Lena, a Minjungbal sculptor was born in 1967 in Muriwilumbah, New South Wales. Comprised of two terracotta human figures and porcelain dog figure that interlock into each other. Height 102 cm, width 24 cm, depth 190 cm
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Abie Loy Kemare, body paint, acrylic on canvas, dated 2010, 120 x 118 cm
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A pair of bark paintings, Maningrida, Australia, painted with ochre pigments on Eucalyptus bark. The smaller painting depicts a figure in a squat position with hands raised, marked on the reverse 'Charlie Barragaoubu, Maningrida'. The other painting depicts three lizards above dense cross-hatch patterns. Largest length 66.6 cm, width 23.4 cm
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A Roromaraugi parrying club, Solomon Islands. The roromaraugi is used to warding off attacks in combat. The club features a sickle-shaped head with raised ridges to the sides. The long shaft terminates in point tip with a figure carved above the tip. Evidence of use at the tip of the sickle due to losses. Length 150.5 cm, width 37 cm
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A Maasai club, Kenya, used as weaponry. This club is made from a lightwood and features a rounded head. Remnants of a black patina. Length 58 cm, width 7 cm
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An i Wou Sali club, Fiji, used for both parrying and attacking in combat. Carved from a single piece of wood, with a cylindrical shaft and curved blade with incised cross-hatching design. The blade of the sali has three openwork stars. At the back of the blade is a raised spur which is used for parrying. Coloured with a black lacquer. Length 94 cm, width 20.5 cm
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A Fa'alaufa'i club, Samoa, used as a club in combat. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. The fa'alaufa'i has a blade made up of many bilateral teeth. Coloured in a rich brown patina. Length 820 10.5 cm
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An Anave club, Samoa, 19th century. Used in combat. Carved from a single piece of wood. The blade is a large diamond form with ridged protrusions at the neck. Length 123 cm, width 14 cm
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A Kinikini club, Fiji, used in combat. Carved from a heavy hardwood. Featuring a large blade with incised patterns, ribbed detailing, and a whalebone star inlay. The club has sennit cord wrapped around two sections of the shaft. Length 133 cm, width 26 cm
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A Teivakatoga club, Tonga, 19th century. Used in combat. This teivakatoga is carved from a hardwood. At the butt of the club is a pointed tip, the shaft is long and has an oval cross section. The head of the club is rounded and features a medial ridge the runs down the head. This club features burn marks. Length 116 cm, width 9 cm
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A Teivakatoga club, Tonga, 19th century. Used in combat. This teivakatoga is carved from a hardwood. The club shaft is long and has an oval cross section. The head of the club is rounded and features a medial ridge that runs down the head. With a dark brown patina. Length 125 cm, width 9.5 cm
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A Teivakatoga club, Tonga, 19th century. Used in combat. This teivakatoga is carved from a hardwood. The club shaft is long and has an oval cross section. The head of the club is rounded and features a medial ridge that runs down the head. With remnants of a brown patina. Length 125.5 cm, width 7.1 cm
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An Anave club, Samoa, 19th century. Used in combat. Carved from a single piece of wood. The blade is a large diamond form with ridged protrusions at the neck. Length 113 cm, width 12.5 cm
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A club, Solomon Islands, used for combat. Carved from a single piece of wood. Featuring a leaf-shaped blade with a quillon with incised rings. Length 110 cm, width 9.8 cm
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A paddle, Solomon Islands, 19th century. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. This paddle has a long and slender leaf-shaped blade. Length 168 cm, width 13 cm
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A paddle, Solomon Islands, used to steer and propell canoes through water. Carved from a single piece of wood, this paddle is comprised of a long shaft and a leaf-shaped blade. The blade has a short length of raised notches running down from the point of the blade. The paddle has been coloured with a black pigment. Length 215 cm, width 19.2 cm
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A paddle, Buka Islands, Solomon Islands. A decorative paddle for display. Paddles from Buka Islands are known for being highly decorated. I carved from a single piece of wood, this baddle has a long cylindrical shaft with a elongated leaf-shaped blade. The blade is decorated with abstract designs in white, red, and black pigments. Length 164 cm, width 19 cm
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An 'Oe paddle, Cook Islands, used to steer and propell canoes through water. This 'Oe is carved from a single piece of wood and is comprised of a long shaft and a leaf-shaped blade. Length 162 cm, width 17.5 cm
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A walking stick, Solomon Islands, early 20th century. A superbly crafted walking stick. A long cylindrical shaft with a faint flaire leafing up to the rounded pommel handle. At the handle are three sections are intricate inlaid mother of pearl (pinctada margaritifera) serated hourglass forms that are seccured with nut putty (parinarium nut). With a smooth black finish. Length 100 cm, depth 3.3 cm. Provenance: The Paul Haritigan collection, Aotearoa
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A pair of barbed spears, Solomon Islands, each carved from wood. With pointed tips and barbs running down the upper section to two sides. The grip section has remnants of a woven plant fibre handle
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A walking stick, Solomon Islands, 20th century. Hand carved from a hardwood and highly polished. This walking stick is made with a long cylindical shaft that graduated up into a square cross-section below the handle. At the upper section of the walking stick is two collars flanking a rectangular section with a bulbous centre. The handle is a rounded. Delicately and painstackingly hand carved into the uppersection of the walking stick are small triangular geometric patterns. Length 95 cm, depth 4.8 cm
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A Bowai club, Fiji, used for both parrying and attacking in combat. Carved from a dense hardwood and highly polished. This pole club has been shaped into a long cylindrical form with a faint flare at the end of the shaft with a rounded butt. This bowai has been left undecorated and coloured with a deep brown finish. Length 122 cm, depth 6.4 cm
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A Bowai club, Fiji, used for both parrying and attacking in combat. Carved from a dense hardwood and highly polished. This pole club has been shaped into a long cylindrical form with a faint flare at the end of the shaft with a rounded butt. At the handle is incisedwith zig-zag geometric patterns. With a dark brown finish. Length 112 cm
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A Bowai club, Fiji, used for both parrying and attacking in combat. Carved from a dense hardwood and highly polished. This pole club has been shaped into a long cylindrical form with a faint flare at the end of the shaft with a rounded butt. This bowai has been left undecorated and coloured with a deep brown finish. Length 124 cm, depth 4.8 cm
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A Kaikavo club, Fiji, used in combat. This club is carved from hardwood. It features a long cylindrical shaft and and a curved head. The underside of the head has a section of rough wood that has been scoured. At the back of the head is a flared spur. Coloured with a red-brown finish. Length 100 cm, depth 25.5 cm
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A Vunikau club, Fiji, used in combat. Carved from hardwood. A shaped cylindrical shaft with the head formed by the rootstalk of a tree. The handle features incised zig-zag geometric patterns running up its length. Braided plant fibre cords are wrapped in three locations up the shaft. Length 110 cm, depth 16 cm
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