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Antique Bird Head Kanak War Club. New Caledonian Wood Go Porowa Ra Maru.
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Antique Bird Head Kanak War Club. New Caledonian Wood Go Porowa Ra Maru.

19th century
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Description

This fabulous wooden Bird Head war club which dates from the 19th century has a wonderful patina and originates from New Caledonia.

This antique Go Porowa Ra Maru club which is hand carved with a pointed head to resemble a bird's head / beak also has the usual stepped handle and has a rich patina.

These clubs were prestigious items that were used by chiefs of the Kanak Tribe in New Caledonia to symbolize wealth and high rank and on some occasions served as gifts during ceremonial exchanges.

A very nice antique collectible piece that displays well.

Dimensions: Width: 17.5 cm (7"). Depth: 4.5 cm (1 3/4"). Length: 64.5 cm (25 1/4").

Weight: 574 g.

Condition: Good antique condition with damage. Age related wear, chips, cracking, splits, breaks and missing pieces. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the club is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Kanak Bird Head Club to the 19th Century.

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SA1194523
Dealers Internal Reference
KBHCNC3278
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Description
This fabulous wooden Bird Head war club which dates from the 19th century has a wonderful patina and originates from New Caledonia.
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This antique Go Porowa Ra Maru club which is hand carved with a pointed head to resemble a bird's head / beak also has the usual stepped handle and has a rich patina.
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fig 1. A carved wooden Kanak bird head war club with a smooth tapered shaft and a beak-shaped terminal, crafted from dark brown hardwood.
fig 1. Antique Bird Head Kanak War Club. New Caledonian Wood Go Porowa Ra Maru.

These clubs were prestigious items that were used by chiefs of the Kanak Tribe in New Caledonia to symbolize wealth and high rank and on some occasions served as gifts during ceremonial exchanges.

A very nice antique collectible piece that displays well.

fig 2. A carved wooden Kanak bird head war club with a smooth tapered shaft and a beak-shaped terminal, crafted from dark brown hardwood.
fig 2. Antique Bird Head Kanak War Club. New Caledonian Wood Go Porowa Ra Maru.

Dimensions: Width: 17.5 cm (7"). Depth: 4.5 cm (1 3/4"). Length: 64.5 cm (25 1/4").

Weight: 574 g.

Condition: Good antique condition with damage. Age related wear, chips, cracking, splits, breaks and missing pieces. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the club is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Kanak Bird Head Club to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194523
Dealers Internal Ref
KBHCNC3278
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Archive I A carved wooden Kanak bird head war club with a smooth tapered shaft and a beak-shaped terminal, crafted from dark brown hardwood.

Antique Bird Head Kanak War Club. New Caledonian Wood Go Porowa Ra Maru.

Archive II A carved wooden Kanak bird head war club with a smooth tapered shaft and a beak-shaped terminal, crafted from dark brown hardwood. View II
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A carved wooden Kanak bird head war club with a smooth tapered shaft and a beak-shaped terminal, crafted from dark brown hardwood.
Antique Bird Head Kanak War Club. New Caledonian Wood Go Porowa Ra Maru.
Ref: SA1194523
A carved wooden Kanak bird head war club with a smooth tapered shaft and a beak-shaped terminal, crafted from dark brown hardwood.
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A bird head club, known traditionally as a go porowa ra maru, is a hardwood weapon originating from the Kanak people of New Caledonia in Melanesia.

These clubs were hand-carved from a single piece of dense native hardwood using shell, stone, or early trade iron tools.

Authentic historic examples display genuine handling patina, wear around the grip area, hand-carved tool marks, and specific regional proportions.

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