Ceremonial club Solomon Islands Wood, shell 19th century 28 by 4 inches (71 by 10 cm) A club with a rough hewn tapering shaft, which flares into a flattened paddle shape. The flat rim is inlaid with a double row of triangular shell pieces and there are two shell disks on the front. The entire back of the club is undecorated. Ex. John Vedder collection, Portola Valley, CA; ex. Kania-Ferrin, Santa Fe $2000
