Lot 6: A Kukukuku stone headed club, New Guinea

Kukukuku people, Papua New Guinea; L: 45 1/2"

The club of classical type, the head of 'pineapple' form with some bosses missing, and probably Neolithic in origin. The head held in place by woven fiber; the shaft with exceptional patina, terminating in a point. A fine old example and getting increasingly difficult to come by. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Ex. Archer, Paris
Ex. Charles Chess, San Jose, CA

Price Realized: $175

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