Sold for:
$738

Tongan Hardwood War Club, Akau, 19th century, ironwood with long shaft terminating in a flat, flared head with flat end, raided central ridge and three sets of serrated projections either side, lg. 49 in. Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2019-11-09

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