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1884.12.255

Wood club. Blade head is made of two separate blades in the shape of fish with incised and inlaid shell decoration. The lower handle features two carved human figures back to back. Incised decoration on the head features zig zag designs and a stylised bird near the mouth of the carved fish. [BS [OPS Move] 26/07/2016]


1884.12.255

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wood club. Blade head is made of two separate blades in the shape of fish with incised and inlaid shell decoration. The lower handle features two carved human figures back to back. Incised decoration on the head features zig zag designs and a stylised bird near the mouth of the carved fish. [BS [OPS Move] 26/07/2016]
Geographical reference
Unknown
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Shell, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 1020 mm, Width: max 230 mm, Depth: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.12.255

Search terms: Weapon, Figure, Club