#19 • War Club Mace

Part of Professor’s Collection Part One: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $450-750 Origin: Ambrym, Vanuatu  Dimensions: 32.5 in Condition: Shows some scuffs and wear from original use. Some wood is chipped from the top but is believed to have happened so long ago that it has naturally aged the mace as a whole.  Additional Information: From a wide pantheon of Melanesian weapons which had practical as well as ceremonial uses. This War Club Mace is believed to be from Ambrym, Vanuatu and is made of hardwood that has been carved to shape. In characteristic form it has a long shaft and small carved finial at the base that is slightly tapered outward and down. The top features four carved round protrusions on the sides.  Reportedly from 1875-1890 and provenance: Scott Duggleby, TX.