Rare pre-1900 Paiwan club

Ian · Yesterday, 12:58 PM

I don't usually collect clubs, but I was very surprised to find this extremely rare Paiwan club on offer by an Australian auction house known for dealing in Oceanic and Asian antiques. I ended up paying more than I expected because another bidder also recognized the rarity of this piece.

Despite its age, it is still in good condition despite some signs of it having been used. The decorations in red and black along the shaft are of typical Paiwan design, and finish in a carved snake's head at the end. It is only the second example of a Taiwanese club thqat I have seen.

The pictures are from the auction site. I will post more detailed views when it arrives.

Overall length = 56 cm (~22.2 in)

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Yesterday, 12:58 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,543	Rare pre-1900 Paiwan club I don't usually collect clubs, but I was very surprised to find this extremely rare Paiwan club on offer by an Australian auction house known for dealing in Oceanic and Asian antiques. I ended up paying more than I expected because another bidder also recognized the rarity of this piece. Despite its age, it is still in good condition despite some signs of it having been used. The decorations in red and black along the shaft are of typical Paiwan design, and finish in a carved snake's head at the end. It is only the second example of a Taiwanese club thqat I have seen. The pictures are from the auction site. I will post more detailed views when it arrives. Overall length = 56 cm (~22.2 in)