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Jim McDougall · 28th February 2006, 12:27 AM

I'm with VANDOO on this one!! The linear diamond geometric seems consistant with certain tattoo art from the Solomons, and in degree some associated geometrics suggest New Guinea ("Tribal Tattoo Designs" , van Dinter, Boston, 2000, p.175).
In "Weapons and Implements of Savage Races" (Montague, London, 1921, p.111) in gig. 62 there is a somewhat similar club in profile, though without the multi-winged head, and in the text, the application of diamond motif is mentioned.
I'm curious about what type of hardwood that might be....Vandoo what is it?

All the best,
Jim

28th February 2006, 12:27 AM	#7
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	I'm with VANDOO on this one!! The linear diamond geometric seems consistant with certain tattoo art from the Solomons, and in degree some associated geometrics suggest New Guinea ("Tribal Tattoo Designs" , van Dinter, Boston, 2000, p.175). In "Weapons and Implements of Savage Races" (Montague, London, 1921, p.111) in gig. 62 there is a somewhat similar club in profile, though without the multi-winged head, and in the text, the application of diamond motif is mentioned. I'm curious about what type of hardwood that might be....Vandoo what is it? All the best, Jim