Fa'alautaliga

Fa'alautaliga. Broad headed club. This is a medium sized wooden club which has been carved from one block of wood. The handle is cylindrical in shape and the head of the club curves outward into a flat semi-circular fan shape. The handle of the club bears no markings, while the neck and head of the club has geometric patterns and shapes which are incised onto the wood. Clubs are made in different shapes and sizes depending on the purpose of the club and also the tufuga (master craftsman). They were used by men in times of warfare or combat.