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Object #     2006-159/63
Object name     Club
Culture of Origin     Bellona Is., Solomon Islands
Materials     hardwood, Sennit, Coconut
Techniques     Braided, Carved
Dimensions     L: 28 in, W: 7 in, D: 1.5 in
Exhibit Label    

Armed combat typically took the form of raids rather than formal war in the Solomon Islands. The shorter, spatula-shaped club is from Bellona Island and would have been used as a weapon. When turned on edge, it also provided protection from other weapons.
Source     Mr. Jeff Homchick; Mr. Michael Homchick
Credit     Gift of Jeff Homchick & Michael Homchick


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