Lot 21
Pacific Island Samoan War Club
Sold June 28, 2025
- Price realized
- $150
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $450-650
Origin: Samoan Islands
Dimensions: 30×3.5×1.5 in.
Condition: Light wear along the edges of the wood
Additional Information: A carved war club sword with a diamond pointed shape at the top and small carved triangular embellishments throughout and has lime infill in the decorative carving. These clubs were traditionally used in warfare and were symbols of power and status.
These clubs were carved from wood and often resembled canoe paddles, with some featuring sharp, pointed edges for striking. While some versions of nifo’oti were inspired by European blubber knives, many were also adapted from traditional Samoan tools for agricultural and other uses.
Reportedly form 1920-1940 (pre-WWII) and provenance from a New England private collection.
Lot details
- Lot
- 21
- Closed
- June 28, 2025
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