club

On loan to Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira from the Melanesian Mission Trust Board

Clubs were a very personal weapon, shaped or chosen by each individual to meet his stature and social importance. The styles of clubs are very specific to different cultural areas, while the details of their decoration often reflect the artistic tastes of their owners.

Malaita/Solomon Islander

Unknown

wood/plant material

plant fibre/natural fibre/fibre

700mm length x 165mm width

680mm

140mm

700mm

165mm

Club

Armament T&E, Weapon

Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

This object was assessed as part of the Light Sensitivity Gallery Survey in G62 Pacific Masterpieces.

This object was assessed as part of the Light Sensitivity Gallery Survey in G62 Pacific Masterpieces.

10 Jun 2026