Lot 321
A 19th Century Samoan wooden bilateral-toothed war club fa'alaufa'i (fa'a, like;Â lau, leaf; fa'i, banana) 73cm long. Differing from a talavalu by the bevelled nifo (teeth) as opposed to the spaced tala. SOLD £400

The club has a dark red patina. There is chipping to numerous teeth and large chip to one side of the longitudinal edge. The club was a gift from the vendors Great Uncle ( who was a sailor ) to him when he was 6 years old in 1948.

From Guns, Swords, Weaponry in the Metalware, Collectors Items, Ephemera, Fabrics, Toys, Curios etc section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 7th of November 2018

Lot 321 A 19th Century Samoan wooden bilateral-toothed war club fa'alaufa'i (fa'a, like;Â lau, leaf; fa'i, banana) 73cm long. Differing from a talavalu by the bevelled nifo (teeth) as opposed to the spaced tala. SOLD £400

From Guns, Swords, Weaponry in the Metalware, Collectors Items, Ephemera, Fabrics, Toys, Curios etc section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 7th of November 2018

Lot 321
A 19th Century Samoan wooden bilateral-toothed war club fa'alaufa'i (fa'a, like;Â lau, leaf; fa'i, banana) 73cm long. Differing from a talavalu by the bevelled nifo (teeth) as opposed to the spaced tala. SOLD £400