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Detail of club from the Solomon Islands

The surface of this club is decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay and the handle has carvings of a pig, which is considered a precious asset, and a crocodile, which is believed to live in a closely knit family group.

Detail of club from the Solomon Islands
Collection Number H0138523
Artefact Club/Staff
Location Solomon Islands
Materials Wood, Pearl-shell, Teeth, Glass
Dimensions/Weight --

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