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MACE. Oceanian art, Archipelago of the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. 19th century. Mace decorated with three human faces placed to represent a face. Other patterns engraved in the base of the enlargement reminiscent of "tiki". The puzzles are formidable weapons used in combat melee. They are also considered as prestige emblems for chiefs and warriors. Wood, 153.6 x 17.2 x 8.5 cm. Inv. 71.1930.44.64. Photo: Patrick Gries / Bruno Descoings.
Location
Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac/Paris/France
Unique Identifier
ART513792
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Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4080px × 5440px
Photo Credit
© musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY
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19th century
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Mace, Weapon
Marquesas Islands Cultures, Polynesia
Oceanic Cultures
Wood
Woodcarving