Old Stone Headed Clubs from British New Guinea

Four old stone headed clubs, New Guinea, 18/19th century, [4], two pineapple shaped club heads, a star shaped head and a disc shaped head club, all with very old handles and some fibre or woven attachments. Provenance: Ex James Cobon, surveyor to British New Guinea in 1892-1893. Cobon was engaged by the Governor of British New Guinea, Sir William Macgregor, in 1892 on behalf of the British New Guinea Administration / Todd Barlin collection. 44.49 in., 36.61 in., 35.83 in., 27.95 in.

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Pineapple - The pineapple, named because of its resemblance to a pine cone, was an exotic and scarce fruit in the 18th century. It became a popular decorative motif on furniture, silver ceramics, glass and clocks during this time.

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New Guinea tribal artefacts - clubs 51