Tiki Central / Collecting Tiki / South Pacific Warclub Identification?
Post #222910 by Sneakytiki on Fri, Mar 24, 2006 5:19 PM
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The repetitive assymetrical diamond shapes and phallic arrow tip are reminiscent of Asmat shield designs depicting a flying fox motif. I would be very surprised if the piece was not melanesian. Possibly from the Solomons or Pelau also. |