Ancient Fijian Tapa Beater – tc109

Category: Archive

Fiji

An old and extremely well used Fijian bark cloth “tapa” beater. Carved from heavy dense wood, with three of the four flat sides used to beat the bark adorned with incised linear striations; while the last surface remains without carving. Dark old glossy patina, circa 19th Century in excellent condition. Custom mounted.

Ex Richard Berry Collection, Melbourne.

Height: 36 cm or 14 inches

Price: SOLD




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