Club Item Number: C1285 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flat sword-shaped dark brown wood club. Plain 'blade' tapers to a point. The 'grip' has three vertical designs of Inter-locking scroll with crescent design emphasized with white pigment. Has a simple 'cross-guard' and 'pommel'. As a club it is a very poor shape to hold - possibly a staff of office.
Narrative
From the 'Massim' region: Kiriwina (Trobriand) Islands.
Item History
- Made in Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
- Owned by Union College before 1960
- Received from Union College (Donor) during 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Trobriand
- Previous Owner
- Union College
- Received from
- Union College (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during 1960
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1812/0008