Culacula

human history

Culacula club. Blade is elongated diamond cross-section at base of blade is raised ridge extending from edge to edge. Notched edges from the raised ridge approximately 70 mm along the blade, blade tapers to blunt point at distal end. This raised ridge and beginnings of shaft and balde are covered with plaited pandanus which is in poor condition. Metal nail in blade just above raised ridge. Shaft is round in cross-section terminating at proximal end with knob. Four points where pandanus leaf is tied to handle.

Last Update: 29 Aug 2024
Other Name

mace headed club (English)

Place
Fiji
Other Id

3798 (ethnology)

O.36 (Edge Partington)

Department

Pacific

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