OC604: Tongan War Club

A very large and heavy Tongan war club with a good dark patina from age and use. The entire surface is covered with intricate carving, but there are no picture glyphs within the decoration. The top corner has an old loss that has a good patina on the chipped area. Mounted on a custom metal base.     

43.5 inches tall by 4 inches wide. 18th or early 19th century, Tonga.