Club

Massim Sword Club with piercings for lost additions.
Massim sword clubs were widespread throughout Massim society and worn by men in their everyday activities. They were for predominantly ceremonial purposes, with occasional use to resolve disagreements such as conflicts over women or garden boundaries. They usually have intricate and elaborate engravings suitable for displaying a warrior’s military splendour.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
23/1950
Category
Ethnography
Collection Class
Arms and armour
Collection Area Region
MELAN
Material
ebonylime
Common Name
club
Simple Name
club
Production County
Massim district
Production Country
Papua New Guinea
Production Year High
1950

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sword club