#20 • War Club Mace

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

High bid $275.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $450-750 Origin: Banks Islands, Vanuatu  Dimensions: 28 in. Condition: Shows some scuffs and wear from original use.  Additional Information: This War Club Mace is believed to be from Banks Islands, Vanuatu and is made of hardwood that has been carved to shape. In characteristic form it has a long cylindrical shaft and small square carved finial at the base that is slightly tapered outward and down and rounded on the top. The top area also features four carved square protrusions on the sides.  Reportedly from 1875-1890 and provenance: Jack Sadovnic, CA.