Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start

A 19th Century Fijian Ceremonial Dance Club (Kiakavo)

Realised: $400 plus premium

Lot Details

A 19th Century Fijian Ceremonial Dance Club (Kiakavo) Kiakavo were typically a dance club used in ceremonial circumstances. They were rarely used for fighting due to their lack of a cutting edge. The area under the head is rounder and not sharp like the Gata or Sali club Provenance: Private Collection Hawkes bay 89 cm length