Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2011-0004-0021 | |
| Category | Tools & Implements; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Club | |
| Culture | Polynesian: Fijian (?) | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Fiji | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1984 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood | |
| Description | Club carved from a single piece of wood; Cylindrical handle has expanded proximal end and slightly constricted hand grip area before forming the 4-side head which gradually expands in width to the distal end; Each face of the club is carved with an identical geometric design consisting of contiguous rectangular panels, each sub-divided into 3 triangles with parallel lines; Surfaces are sanded very smooth and possibly stained; This club is similar in shape to a tapa beater but would be much too large and heavy for use as such. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.2, Thickness = 8.1, Length = 78.4 | |