Context (CMS Context)
An old display label found in the archives (OA2/15/9) reads: 'SHIELDS / FLAIL SHAPE / FROM SANTA ANA / Z 6319 Z 6323'.
Event Date 27/10/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: 'Z 6323' inscribed in white ink below the blade. A large round label with metallic rim is attached to the shaft and reads 'SANTA / ANA' in pencil. An old museum label glued to the catalogue card for Z 6363 reads: 'E. 1907.588. / Club. / San Cristobal. / Solomon Islands / (Bt Stevens, Lond., 1907). / *Professor Bevan, 1907' in black ink.
Event Date 18/3/2016
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 carved butt.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for Z 6323: 'Club of hard wood. It has a scythe like blade and plain handle'.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for E 1907.588: 'Club' and [added later:] 'Scythe-shaped with broad headed blade and ferule-like butt end.'
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau