a native australian carved hardwood 'waddy' club central australia early mid 19th century

A Native Australian Carved Hardwood 'Waddy' Club: Central Australia, Early - Mid 19th Century.


Price

£745
| $951 USD | €902 EUR


Item Ref

O 1017

Description

Carved and shaped from a single section of a dense native hardwood timber and of light and darker brown colour / patina. The slightly flaring grip area is finished with a tapering bored hole to the base extreme - a single cord piercing is mounted with a braided wrist cord. The heavy elliptical head gently tapers to the grip - this 'shaft' section is finished with fire 'charred' decoration, creating a deliberately mottled appearance.
Some provenance available - email for further details.
Size: overall length - 29 7/8" (759mm).
Weight - 635 grams.
Condition: Very Good, (untouched). Signs of genuine age, and usage over a considerable period of time - see images. No repairs. Fine natural colour and 'deep' patina.
Internal Ref: O 1017


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