i-ula tavatava (Fijian throwing club)
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Description
An i-ula tavatava (throwing club) made of hard wood. The club is carved at the top, with 12 rounded knobs projecting outward, with a single knob on the top. Displays a woven plait of sinnet (coconut husk) bound to the handle, plus a plaited synthetic cord, possibly as a hanging device. The word AMATE etched into the club's upper handle.
Production place
Fiji
Measurements
420mm (length), 114mm (width of the head)
Accession number
0416/03
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