Zemanek-Münster

Club "culacula"

Fidji Islands
not available anymore
Provenance
Alexander Kubetz, Munich, Germany
Size
L: 112,5 cm
L: 44.3 inch

Description

wood,

These Fijian “culacula” clubs were a fierce battle weapon. The spade shape head has two striking edges, each stepped cutting serrations. It’s said these edges were capable of cutting through bone.


Comparing literature

Kaeppler, Adrienne, Polynesia, Honolulu 2010, p. 236

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