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Dance Club (Napa), early 20th Century
Santa Cruz Island culture; Santa Cruz Islands, Temotu Pr…
Dance Club (Napa)
Dance Club (Napa), early 20th Century
Santa Cruz Island culture; Santa Cruz Islands, Temotu Pr…
Dance Club (Napa), early 20th Century Santa Cruz Island culture; Santa Cruz Islands, Temotu Province Solomon Islands, Melanesia Wood, paint, fiber and twine; 45 1/2 x 7 x 2 1/2 in. 2012.15.1 Trude Jordan Fund Purchase

Dance Club (Napa)

ClassificationsArms and Armor-clubs
Dateearly 20th century
Made AtTemotu Province, Solomon Islands
MediumWood, paint, fiber and twine
Dimensions45 1/2 x 7 x 2 1/2 in. (115.6 x 17.8 x 6.4 cm)
Credit LineTrude Jordan Fund Purchase
Object number2012.15.1
DescriptionLarge dance club (napa) made of wood, paint, unknown fibers, and twine featuring triangular and fish designs painted in a black ink as well as the remains of old tassels tied to the sides.
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