Zemanek-Münster

Club "culacula" ·  Fidji Islands · ID: 3051952

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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.


The object Club “culacula” with the object ID 3051952 was last part of the auction Auction 104 at April 12, 2025 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 166.

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Comparing literature

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


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