Antique Papua New Guinea Highland Tribal Cassowary Claw Fighting Club, c1890

Rare and unusual late 19th century Papua New Guinea Highland fighting club, c1890. With a simple wooden shaft the club has an elaborately carved point which terminates in the filed toenail/claw of a Cassowary bird. The shaft and terminal are bound together in traditional natural tribal bindings.

Most likely from the Angu or Kukukuku tribe who were the only Highland tribe to use clubs with wooden shafts. Overall condition is very good with no obvious defects.

Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions. Size: 65cm long/tall x 48cm wide x 5cm deep. About me: I have been a passionate collector of antiques and collectables for over 30 years.

My tastes are diverse and range from fine antique furniture, African, Indian and Asian ethnographic antiques and tribal art, to vintage slot machines - the more unusual and curious the better! I have travelled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, India, North America and much of my collection has been sourced in the Country of origin. After many years of collecting I decided to start to sell and have established'Curious Antiques' which specialises in a range of fine and more unusual antiques. These include fine furniture, religious items, militaria, amusement machines and one of the Countries best collections of African, Chinese, Eastern and Indian tribal and ethnographic antiques. I value your custom and will do all I can to keep you happy and satisfied. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic Antiques\Oceanian/Australasian".1328" and is located in this country: GB.

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Primary Material: Wood / Cassowary Claw
Antique: Yes
Original/ Repro: Original
Product: Tribal Club
Region of Origin: Oceanian/ Australasian
Age: 1850-1899