Samoa? Tonga? Clubs.

Shakethetrees · 17th August 2015, 04:31 AM

I've added this to one of my earliest posts.

The wood is well weathered, dark, very dense and heavy. The surface appears to have been worn and weathered heavily. The "cross bar" has a chevron like pattern incised into it. There is no hint of any sanding or modern "improvement", all very consistent with age and weathering.

It was found in an estate sale. I bought it from the picker, someone I've known for many years and know well.

fireiceviper · 18th August 2015, 06:58 PM

The first one is a late Solomon island one (ww2 probably) like said before, the carving on the edge is almost exactly how the pearl shell inlaid would have been.

The 2nd one has the zigzag motive typical of Fiji, the shape the placing and the center carving are all very non typical. Perhaps a Fijian carver selling wares in the Solomons? but also looks late

The last one looks even more modern... but i can't see any typical form or carving style in it..

The small clubs are very hard to pinpoint, there have been a number popping up and most seem to have elements of a lot of different island groups ( i also own one such club). But almost all are on the late side..

17th August 2015, 04:31 AM	#1
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	New acquisition today! I've added this to one of my earliest posts. The wood is well weathered, dark, very dense and heavy. The surface appears to have been worn and weathered heavily. The "cross bar" has a chevron like pattern incised into it. There is no hint of any sanding or modern "improvement", all very consistent with age and weathering. It was found in an estate sale. I bought it from the picker, someone I've known for many years and know well. Attached Images

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18th August 2015, 06:58 PM	#2
fireiceviper Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 87	The first one is a late Solomon island one (ww2 probably) like said before, the carving on the edge is almost exactly how the pearl shell inlaid would have been. The 2nd one has the zigzag motive typical of Fiji, the shape the placing and the center carving are all very non typical. Perhaps a Fijian carver selling wares in the Solomons? but also looks late The last one looks even more modern... but i can't see any typical form or carving style in it.. The small clubs are very hard to pinpoint, there have been a number popping up and most seem to have elements of a lot of different island groups ( i also own one such club). But almost all are on the late side..