Fiji

An old and extremely well used bark cloth “tapa” beater. Carved from heavy dense wood, the four flat sides used to beat the bark with incised linear striations. Deep glossy patina, in excellent condition. Collected by Captain T.C. Tilly 1860 – 1890 during his expeditions with Bishop John Patterson converting the Pacific natives to Christianity. Custom mounted.

Length: 24 cm or 9.5 inches.

Price: Australian $1250.00