Club (Alafolo or Afui)
ClassificationsArms and Armor-clubs
Datelate 19th Century
Made AtMalaita Province, Solomon Islands
MediumWood and lime powder
Dimensions44 5/16 × 2 1/4 × 2 3/8 in., 35.2 oz. (112.6 × 5.7 × 6 cm, 0.998 kg.)
Credit LineGift of the Joseph and Barbara Goldenberg Estate
Object number2010.15.10
DescriptionClubs, constructed to be strong and durable and with warfare in mind, were very commonly used throughout Vanuatu. In particular, heavy headed clubs such as this one were used to strike fatal or significant blows towards enemies. Clubs from Ambrym Island have been noted to generally be shaped in conical forms and to have slings. This style of the four-knobbed club is said to have originated in this area. Clubs were often considered to be heirloom items and were passed down to men throughout generations.On View
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