These seem to come in various forms. I like the version with a more round almost circular head. I have these two. I was unsure about the more yellow colour wood club being from New Caledonia, but I recently viewed a stone club with the same handle end. It is quite a departure from the usual form. The wrap is seen on all types of New Caledonia weapons trade cloth as well as plant fibers. I have read some authors suggesting that these would not work as fighting weapons {some are clearly not weapons} as the points are deemed to delicate. Why they say this I do not know. Have they not handled Oceanic wooden spears and arrows? Every bit as fine and often very delicately carved. I can only think that these authors have never practiced any martial arts. I would not want to be hit by one, imagine being hit in the face, like your eye. I would think a good blow to the chest would fracture a sternum. Also you have to think that traditional fighting would be undertaken almost naked. I would very much like to find good publications on Kanak art but have not found any. There are some French publications rarely seen and rather expensive. It would be nice to learn more.
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