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A fine Fijian Kinikini of chiefly proportions. Known as the…
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A fine Fijian Kinikini of chiefly proportions. Known as the broadsword of the pacific. The kinikini was the most challenging of all Fijian clubs to carve. With its wide blade (often the width of the hardwood tree from which it was made), raised and incised decoration and long slender handle, there was no room for error. Favored amongst warriors and chiefs, able fighting men would rarely be found without one in times of war and peace. This traditional example has been produced with a fine raised and incised decoration to the blade where it transitions from the long slender handle and a row of incisions along the mid section of the blade. It retains its original sennit (coconut fibre) binding to the handle and is inlayed with marine ivory. On custom presentation stand. Length 93 cm, width 23 cm. Private collection - the Netherlands
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Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific