MALAITA ISLAND, Solomon Islands. Hardwood, dark patina, pigments. An important "Alafolo" war club with the end carved on each side with a stylised "ako'kona" nose and a fine engraved decoration of geometric motifs enhanced with white pigments. During battles, this type of club is struck with the two edges of the club, not with the nose. 19th century. Length: 107 cm. Provenance : -Private collection, Blois. -Collection of Her Highness Sofia Kaprinzkia, given to her governess Madame Raymonde B in 1934.