Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #317

Oceanic War Club Assortment

(4) carved wood items including (3) Fijian-style clubs having slightly angled heads and a Tongan / Fijian double-sided paddle-like club; all having details carved throughout

Estimate: $300 - $500

Hammer Price: $3,500

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Width: 6 inches, Length: 43 inches (paddle-like club (longest))

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with age, material, environment and normal use; paddle-like club having discoloration to wood permeating both sides; occasional scuffs, scratches and age cracks in wood throughout

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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