A FIJI CLUB, dui, with broad flared blade, the shaft of lozenge section, the grip with bands of carved zigzags, dark glossy patina, damage to head, chip to butt

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A FIJI CLUB, dui, with broad flared blade, the shaft of lozenge section, the grip with bands of carved zigzags, dark glossy patina, damage to head, chip to butt
86cm. long

拍品专文

Clunie (1986, p.185) describes the use of these clubs: The blow was delivered by the sharp blades bordering the head, which cut through bone like an axe