Parrying Club

Makira Island

early 20th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Parrying Club
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Solomon Islands, Makira Island, Makira-Ulawa province
Culture: Makira Island
Medium: Wood, chambered nautilus shell, paint, resin, fiber
Dimensions: H x W x D: 8 1/4 x 35 1/2 x 1 in. (21 x 90.2 x 2.5 cm)
Classification: Wood-Implements
Credit Line: Gift of Evelyn A. J. Hall and John A. Friede, 1987
Object Number: 1987.447.1
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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