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1900.55.47

Wooden sword club, very long, broad and flat and slightly curved. Rounded at the distal end. It has a short handle which is bound with string and coated in wax. [JC [OPS Move] 18/10/2016]


1900.55.47

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden sword club, very long, broad and flat and slightly curved. Rounded at the distal end. It has a short handle which is bound with string and coated in wax. [JC [OPS Move] 18/10/2016]
Geographical reference
Queensland Johnstone Rivers Geraldton
Person
Field collector Harry Stockdale
PRM source Robert Francis Wilkins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1900
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Donated: 1900
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material String, Material Wax, Process Bound, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 160 mm, Length: max 1500 mm, Depth: max 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.55.47

Search terms: Weapon, Club