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THB19th C. Tonga Bone, Wood, & Horse Hair Fly Whisk
Lot 136a
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Artemis Fine Arts
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Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Polynesia, Tonga, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a fly whisk, known as a "fue", consisting of a carved cow bone as the handle, its surface shaped into a series of tapering bulges, a wooden attachment at its upper end, and a series of braids made of ashy blonde horse hair; the short braids open up at their end into a cascade of individual hair strands, perfect for snapping at flies. Europeans brought cows and horses to Tonga in the late 19th century, and Tongans began to incorporate the animals' products into their traditions. Tongan chiefs incorporated the "fue" into their regalia, carried when they are appearing as orators. The longer hair of this "fue" indicates that it was made to be used when orating outdoors. Size: 1.3" W x 12.5" H (3.3 cm x 31.8 cm); 13.1" H (33.3 cm) on included custom stand.
See a similar example and read more about the practice of Polynesian oratory at the Museum of New Zealand (FE002631/1).
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Aguttes Auction, Paris, France, April 6, 2017, Lot 496
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#151832Rich patina on bone and wood surfaces. Light wear commensurate with age. The wood is slightly separated with some small losses on one side but this does not threaten the integrity of the piece. The horsehair is in nice condition.Condition
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