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Noomou

human history
  • Other Name

    Club (English)

  • Description

    Noomou. Club. Paddle-shaped blade with a lightly squared butt-end stepped to the handle. The Noomou (club) is made of light, natural Rakau nu, (coconut wood). There are small discs of Paua (abalone) shell inlayed up the length on the shaft and into the base of the blade. It is light brown in colour. Good condition overall.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1927.49
  • Accession Date
    31 Mar 1927
  • Other Id

    10660 (ethnology)

  • Department
Noomou, 1927.49, 10660, Photographed by Jennifer Carol,… … Read more

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