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2 Oceanic War Clubs,c1890
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2 Oceanic War Clubs,c1890

19th century
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Two interesting Oceanic war clubs,c1890-1920. The smaller is a late 19th century Australian Aboriginal / first nation throwing club. It has lovely tribal decoration (intersecting semi circles) to the club head and the wood has taken on great colour/patina. The second club is Fijian, a little later c1920, with nice carved decorative features. There is a slot in the club head so presumably something was inserted into this? Again the wood has taken on great colour patina following many years of use. Both are a good weight and are in good antique condition with only very minor signs of use/wear. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 1) 45cm tall x 5cm wide x 3cm deep; 2) 54cm tall x 4cm wide x 2cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated these Antique Oceanic War Clubs to the 19th Century.

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SA956677
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Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Two interesting Oceanic war clubs,c1890-1920. The smaller is a late 19th century Australian Aboriginal / first nation throwing club.
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It has lovely tribal decoration (intersecting semi circles) to the club head and the wood has taken on great colour/patina.
Curious Antiques

The second club is Fijian, a little later c1920, with nice carved decorative features. There is a slot in the club head so presumably something was inserted into this? Again the wood has taken on great colour patina following many years of use. Both are a good weight and are in good antique condition with only very minor signs of use/wear. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 1) 45cm tall x 5cm wide x 3cm deep; 2) 54cm tall x 4cm wide x 2cm deep.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated these Antique Oceanic War Clubs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA956677
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Pair of late nineteenth-century hand-carved dark hardwood Oceanic war clubs featuring geometric carved decoration on the heads.
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Archive I Pair of late nineteenth-century hand-carved dark hardwood Oceanic war clubs featuring geometric carved decoration on the heads.

2 Oceanic War Clubs,c1890

Archive II Pair of late nineteenth-century hand-carved dark hardwood Oceanic war clubs featuring geometric carved decoration on the heads. View II
Archive III Pair of late nineteenth-century hand-carved dark hardwood Oceanic war clubs featuring geometric carved decoration on the heads. View III
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2015
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Pair of late nineteenth-century hand-carved dark hardwood Oceanic war clubs featuring geometric carved decoration on the heads.
2 Oceanic War Clubs,c1890
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Pair of late nineteenth-century hand-carved dark hardwood Oceanic war clubs featuring geometric carved decoration on the heads.
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Oceanic war clubs are traditional hand-carved wooden implements crafted by indigenous peoples across the Pacific Islands, including Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. Historically, they served dual functions as functional melee weapons in warfare and as symbolic emblems of social status, rank, and tribal authority.

These clubs were predominantly carved from dense, durable local hardwoods such as ironwood, mahogany, or rosewood using traditional hand tools made of stone, shell, or bone. The surfaces were often finished with hand-carved geometric motifs, carved grip sections, and smooth burnishing using natural plant oils.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature clear signs of genuine age, such as natural surface patination, subtle wear around handgrips, and timber shrinkage consistent with prolonged drying. Genuine period examples typically display precise hand-carved decoration executed without modern power tools and show dark timber oxidisation.

In modern interiors, ethnographic artifacts are frequently mounted on custom metal display stands or placed horizontally on shelving to function as sculptural objects. They complement eclectic decor schemes, minimalist backdrops, or traditional gentlemans library environments by adding dark organic textures.

To preserve antique carved hardwood, maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent warping or cracking of the timber. Dust gently using a soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, and avoid applying chemical solvents, silicone polishes, or excessive moisture.
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