Club Item Number: C741 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical, brown wood piece that has slightly flared ends. One end is flatter while the other end is more conical. The handle is carved with a horizontal row of chevrons at the end and a longer section of rough dots above while the rest is plain.
History Of Use
Double-handed clubs, or i wau, come in a variety of types, the bowai being one type. These clubs were used in close combat to bludgeon, or to defend by holding out in front, or in ceremonial dance.
Item History
- Made in Fiji before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Fijian
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Fiji
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 54
- Accession Number
- 2191/1059