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Maître Jean Emmanuel PRUNIER

8 - Akau tau flat club or mace, made of wood, carved and incised…
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
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Description
Akau tau flat club or mace, made of wood, carved and incised across its entire surface with geometric zigzag patterns arranged in compartmentalised sections, featuring a bevelled motif where the handle meets the leaf-shaped tip, Tonga Islands, 19th century, L. 118 cm. Shows signs of wear. Akau tau clubs are emblematic of Tongan martial art. These prestigious weapons, renowned for their effectiveness in combat, also bear witness to the exceptional mastery of Polynesian woodcarvers.
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Auction time 11/08/2026 at 2:00 PM
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