Solomonized again.

kronckew · 15th February 2015, 09:14 PM

'having lost one, won one today, i thought it was all over, expected to lose this one, put in a token bid anyway. didn't lose.

score now wayne 2 others 1.

1.23 metres x 7 cm blade width. more info on arrival.

Tim Simmons · 16th February 2015, 04:12 PM

I think the Solomon Islands are a very good area for collection. The cannibal frisson link to Fijian clubs is just as relevant to some 19th century Solomon Islands. Many forms are no less common than Fijian clubs but a lot cheaper. However for some reason far less common Solomon Island club forms can still be had for a quarter the prices of common Fijian clubs. Which is nice

kronckew · 19th February 2015, 12:11 PM

nice heavy club arrived. slight chip one edge, smooth flat spot on the other a couple inches long, where a sliver has come off, exposing the dark brown wood.both long ago.

the edges and central ridge go from top to bottom, they are not more rounded at the grip area (could use a binding to make it a bit more comfortable. the blade end has a 17 in. long raised rib about 1/8 in. high & wide integral with the club. 1079 grams

Tim Simmons · 19th February 2015, 03:33 PM

Shame about the damage. Mine is 1006 g You can feel how a good edge on hit with on of these would snap bone. Also capable of opening the flesh on bony parts of the body. Ouch

!!!

kronckew · 19th February 2015, 06:15 PM

luckily the damage is fairly minor, no shrinkage cracks. i like to think it shows it has been used for it's intended purpose (tho of coiurse it's now retired).

VANDOO · 19th February 2015, 10:25 PM

A HUNTING WE WILL GO, A HUNTING WE WILL GO
FOR DINNER TONIGHT WILL IT BE SAM OR JOE.

A OLD SOLOMON ISLAND SONG? NO I JUST MADE IT UP.

THIS FORM OF CLUB IS USED MUCH LIKE THE LONG MAORI TAHITIA OR THE SIMILAR EASTER ISLAND LONG CLUBS. SOME HAVE A KNOB AT THE BUTT AND MANY LIKE YOUR EXAMPLE DO NOT. THERE ARE SOME OTHER VARIATIONS IN THE HEADS OF THIS FORM AS WELL. MOST OF THIS FORM DID HAVE A DECORATIVE FIBER WRAP COVERING MOST OF THE GRIP. A NICE EXAMPLE THAT NO DOUBT COULD TELL SOME INTERESTING STORIES .

15th February 2015, 09:14 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Solomonized again. 'having lost one, won one today, i thought it was all over, expected to lose this one, put in a token bid anyway. didn't lose. score now wayne 2 others 1. 1.23 metres x 7 cm blade width. more info on arrival. Attached Images

19th February 2015, 03:33 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Shame about the damage. Mine is 1006 g You can feel how a good edge on hit with on of these would snap bone. Also capable of opening the flesh on bony parts of the body. Ouch !!! Attached Images

16th February 2015, 04:12 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	I think the Solomon Islands are a very good area for collection. The cannibal frisson link to Fijian clubs is just as relevant to some 19th century Solomon Islands. Many forms are no less common than Fijian clubs but a lot cheaper. However for some reason far less common Solomon Island club forms can still be had for a quarter the prices of common Fijian clubs. Which is nice

19th February 2015, 12:11 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	nice heavy club arrived. slight chip one edge, smooth flat spot on the other a couple inches long, where a sliver has come off, exposing the dark brown wood.both long ago. the edges and central ridge go from top to bottom, they are not more rounded at the grip area (could use a binding to make it a bit more comfortable. the blade end has a 17 in. long raised rib about 1/8 in. high & wide integral with the club. 1079 grams

19th February 2015, 06:15 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	luckily the damage is fairly minor, no shrinkage cracks. i like to think it shows it has been used for it's intended purpose (tho of coiurse it's now retired).

19th February 2015, 10:25 PM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A HUNTING WE WILL GO, A HUNTING WE WILL GO FOR DINNER TONIGHT WILL IT BE SAM OR JOE. A OLD SOLOMON ISLAND SONG? NO I JUST MADE IT UP. THIS FORM OF CLUB IS USED MUCH LIKE THE LONG MAORI TAHITIA OR THE SIMILAR EASTER ISLAND LONG CLUBS. SOME HAVE A KNOB AT THE BUTT AND MANY LIKE YOUR EXAMPLE DO NOT. THERE ARE SOME OTHER VARIATIONS IN THE HEADS OF THIS FORM AS WELL. MOST OF THIS FORM DID HAVE A DECORATIVE FIBER WRAP COVERING MOST OF THE GRIP. A NICE EXAMPLE THAT NO DOUBT COULD TELL SOME INTERESTING STORIES .