Club
Production date
Unknown
Country
Papua New Guinea
State/Province
East New Britain
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Object detail
Description
Club-wood, cylindrical conical head.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander club
Maker
Production date
Unknown
Production place
Measurements
L1355 x W40 mm
Media/Materials description
Wood
History and use
Found throughout the Nakanai coast, this Sulka war club is made of hardwood, is rounded and the head of the club is flares to a conical base, almost lancet-shaped, before tapering to a point.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
E17066