Club
Artist
Samoa
Date1892-93
MediumWood
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of Carrie Ormsbee
Object number1927.1.10
DescriptionClub is curved and formed from a single piece of wood. Commonly preferred wood was "pau" but ironwood "toa" was also used. The lug at handle end is broken and has been re-drilled. One side of lug is squared, not reaching flared edge. The other side of lug sloped reaching flared edge. Has a stamped design forming squares and triangles along most of length. Convexed striking end. Braided sennit fiber wrapped around 13 times.On View
Not on viewCollections
NEW HEBRIDES
pre-1893
Egypt