Throwing club

human history

This throwing club is modelled after the throwing club design of the i-ula, which is Fijian in origin. This example was made in Niue using kieto (ebony) which is a highly sought-after hardwood. The club is carved with a fluted, bulbous head that flares out from a long cylindrical shaft which is gripped in the hand. The club is dark in colour and has a shiny surface treatment although there is surface wear.

Nama tāpiringa: 1931.580 Whakahounga o Mua: 8 Dec 2020
Wāhi
Niue
Accession Number

1931.580

Rā Tāpiringa

16 Nov 1931

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

16868 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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club, 1931.580, 16868, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 08 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
club, 1931.580, 16868, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 08 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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