Accession No

1920.541


Description

Wooden club


Place

Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; San Cristoval


Period


Source

O'Ferrall, William Chamberlain (Rev.) [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1920.541


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: an old label glued to the shaft reads: 'St Christoval / SAN / CRISTOVAL' in black ink. '1920.541.' inscribed in white ink on the shaft. A small round label glued below the base of the blade reads: '3.' In black ink.
Event Date 17/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau


Description (CMS Description)
Long club of heavy dark wood with a beak-shaped flat blade. On both sides, the base of the blade is carved a ‘W’ in low relief (possibly representing a frigate bird), from which runs a longitudinal ridge all the way to the tip of the blade. The shaft is circular in section with a tapering butt.
Event Date 17/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau


Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card: 'Wooden club. "Used as shield with spear".'
Event Date 17/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau


FM:268909

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