OC603: Gata War Club

A fine and large Fijian Gata war club with a good glossy patina from age and use. The carved details are very fine on the handle, as well as a small carved section in the center, and one on the top edge tip. There is an old chip missing from the spur, but it has a good patina over the chip from years of continued use. Mounted on a custom metal base.    

41 inches tall by 6 inches wide. 18th or early 19th century, Fiji.