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Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands
Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands
Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands
Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands
Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands
Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands
Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands
Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands

Rare 19th Century Solomon Islands "Wari Hau" Baton 14 1/4" with Display Bracket

$ 871.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Modified Item: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: Solomon Islands Ceremonial Baton
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Solomon Islands
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

    Description

    Rare Antique Hand Crafted Solomon Islands Baton
    “Wari Hau”
    Carved from Native Hardwood and Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl, Chambered Nautilus Shell
    (An Iron Wall Display Bracket is included with this item)
    Circa:  19
    th
    Century
    14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm)
    Condition; Very good: The baton has a typical antique patina.
    Description: On-line reports suggest that in the 19
    th
    and early 20
    th
    century, batons of this type were slung on the backs of men with the knob on top during ceremonial dances.
    This item was from a San Francisco Bay Area Collection. There was no other provenance associated with this item.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA
    .
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.