Greatly appreciated the contributions here on this thread. Some learning here. I was of the opinion that Fijian work did not have lime inlay. All the books I have featuring Fijian art do not show lime inlay so that is a lesson for me and I suspect also for lurking {Experts}. As to not seeing fire hardening in the Pacific I had this example that I post here some years ago. I am sure fire hardening is not simply burning a stick in a fire. The types of woods used would have been most important as some would just burn or be made weaker. Until you see it you have no idea it was done. This New Hebrides/Vanuatu club has had some form of fire treatment. A first for me and I guess others. Sold it with most of my collection many years back, what a fool.
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