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War club

Artist SAMOA OR TONGA

Date1892-93

MediumWood

ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition

Credit LineGift of Carrie Ormsbee

Object number1927.1.33

DescriptionCarved. Circular circumfrence handle changes to diamond shape on main body. Circumference increases in size up to the striking end which flares out in a small mushroom shape. Handle end has a slight flute to it, then a convex end. The striking half of the club has a series of intricately carved designs on it (lines, triangles, raised lines). Club forms a paddle shape at head. Sections of parallel lines seperate two groups of design on club.

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