A superb Fijian club, Republic of the Fiji Islands

sali, of massive proportions with a spur and crosshatching at the cheeks; two handwritten labels ('Fiji Islands WAR CLUB [...]' and 'Collection WEBSTER PLASS') on bottom; exceptionally fine medium brown patina.

Margaret Webster Plass, London
John J. Klejman, New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York, acquired from the above in 1956
The Museum of Primitive Art, New York (accession no. '56.6')
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession no. '1979.206.1391')
Sotheby's, New York, November 14, 1980, lot 71
Acquired at the above auction

Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford, Connecticut, South Seas, April 6 - 21, 1968

Excellent condition overall; minor nicks to some edges at the top, nicks and scratches, wear and tear from traditional use; rectangular whole in bottom of handle for mounting.
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