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A Fijian dance club gugu

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18th-early 19th Century, with very rare incised carving not frequently seen with clubs of this form. It depicts a flat bodied Gugu Butterfly fish (diagonal extensions on the club represent the fish’s fins, and the raised eyes are carved at the point where the top section narrows and joins the shaft). This object would be reserved for the priest class. Lg. 35 in.

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A Fijian dance club gugu

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Estimate $3,000-$5,000Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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