Description

An early Samoan Lapalapa club carved from a dense wood. The head has a triangular cross-section leading to a round slightly flared handle with pierced triangular lug. It also has a single notch at the top of the shaft which is a rare feature for Samoan clubs.

Dimensions

72cm long

19th century Samoan Lapalapa club, Samoan coconut stalk club,19th century Samoan tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Samoan massue de guerre

19th century Samoan Lapalapa club, Samoan coconut stalk club,19th century Samoan tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Samoan massue de guerre

19th century Samoan Lapalapa club, Samoan coconut stalk club,19th century Samoan tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Samoan massue de guerre

19th century Samoan Lapalapa club, Samoan coconut stalk club,19th century Samoan tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Samoan massue de guerre

19th century Samoan Lapalapa club, Samoan coconut stalk club,19th century Samoan tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Samoan massue de guerre