**Originally Listed At $200**

Oceania, Melanesia, Solomon Islands, probably Malaita Island, ca. second quarter of the 20th century CE. A fine throwing club carved from dense, caramel-hued palm wood. The hefty weapon exhibits a thick handle with a tapered shoulder, an integral discoid hand guard, and a diamond-shaped head with a vertical midrib on each side. Throwing clubs like this example were designed to be hurled forward towards its intended target while also acting as an effective hand weapon for close-quarters combat. Size: 14.875" L x 3.375" W (37.8 cm x 8.6 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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#141654

Nicks to head, guard, and handle, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina with smooth textures throughout. Old inventory label on verso of head.