Ceremonial club
Solomon Islands
Wood, shell
19th century
28 by 4 inches (71 by 10 cm)

A club with a rough hewn tapering shaft, which flares into a flattened paddle shape. The flat rim is inlaid with a double row of triangular shell pieces and there are two shell disks on the front. The entire back of the club is undecorated.
Ex. John Vedder collection, Portola Valley, CA; ex. Kania-Ferrin, Santa Fe
#2547   

$2000