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Written by: Murat AydınResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 37634
Anonymous, 18th-19th CenturyClub
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Fijian weapons are made of heavy, dense wood, ornamented with fine, chip-carved patterning. The paddle-like shape of this example is quite rare.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 18th-19th Century |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700s-1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Polynesia, Fiji Islands, 18th-19th Century |
| Medium | wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Oceania |
| Type | Sculpture |
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