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1956.8.9

Small wooden club with cylindrical shaft and elaborately carved, pointed head, square in section. [JC [OPS Move] 16/09/2016]


1956.8.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small wooden club with cylindrical shaft and elaborately carved, pointed head, square in section. [JC [OPS Move] 16/09/2016]
Long description
Small wooden club with cylindrical shaft and elaborately carved, pointed head, square in section. The four sides of the head have carved 'wheel' and foliate designs and there is a double lozenge collar separating the head from the shaft. [JC [OPS Move] 16/09/2016]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector Arthur Charles Burgoyne Bromley
Field collector HMS Challenger
PRM source Mrs Drew
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1876
Date collected
1872 - 1876
Acquisition information
Donated: 1956
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length x Width x Depth: max 630 x 45 x 45 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1956.8.9

Search terms: Weapon, Club