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Jim McDougall · 8th April 2025, 08:43 PM

Tim, I cannot believe (or maybe I can) that NOBODY has bothered to respond to this! It seems to be a trend these days. Once upon a time there were many guys who were anxious to share expertise, or at least offer observations or positive comments.

I know less than zip on war clubs, but I am willing to at least try to get some clue, so as I dont have any resources at hand, I looked online.

My nearest guess on this would be Tongan, as they seem more inclined to simpler design, this is like a cross between a billy club and a baseball bat but with cylindrical head. From that brief look, if this is the case it seems Tongan are quite valuable compared to other Oceanic. These pictured are more ornate longer etc. but seemed a good start.

I'll look further, interest piqued!

1800 views in 9 days????not a peep? You'd think anyone who keyed to this thread and topic might know something.

8th April 2025, 08:43 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,177	Tim, I cannot believe (or maybe I can) that NOBODY has bothered to respond to this! It seems to be a trend these days. Once upon a time there were many guys who were anxious to share expertise, or at least offer observations or positive comments. I know less than zip on war clubs, but I am willing to at least try to get some clue, so as I dont have any resources at hand, I looked online. My nearest guess on this would be Tongan, as they seem more inclined to simpler design, this is like a cross between a billy club and a baseball bat but with cylindrical head. From that brief look, if this is the case it seems Tongan are quite valuable compared to other Oceanic. These pictured are more ornate longer etc. but seemed a good start. I'll look further, interest piqued! 1800 views in 9 days????not a peep? You'd think anyone who keyed to this thread and topic might know something. Attached Images Last edited by Jim McDougall; 8th April 2025 at 08:58 PM.