Lot 70
A TROBRIAND ISLANDS CLUB.
A large Massim tribe Sword Club, with carved decoration and an old inventory number 856. 28" in length and 5.1/2" at its widest poing. The hardwood has retained a good patina, there is some loss of the pommel carvings to one side only. Swirl patterns are some 7.1/2" from the tip on both sides, also a similar area some quarter way along the blade of 18.1/4" in length. Primarily to cover the natural flaw in the wood.