African mace/club?

christek · 12th June 2012, 05:01 AM

Hi all,
I have had this club for a long time now, and before that, it was my Grandfathers. It is quite hard to find out much about this weapon. I think it’s an African club, but I am unsure. It seems quite old, but I do not know its origins. I do know it is at least 50 years old. I do love this club either way, but is there any way to distinguish between a 'tourist piece' or a genuine war club? One would assume that’s a difficult task.

Regards.

Note: After some helpful advice it appears that this may be a Vanuatu War Club.

12th June 2012, 05:01 AM	#1
christek Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 52	Vanuatu mace/club? Hi all, I have had this club for a long time now, and before that, it was my Grandfathers. It is quite hard to find out much about this weapon. I think it’s an African club, but I am unsure. It seems quite old, but I do not know its origins. I do know it is at least 50 years old. I do love this club either way, but is there any way to distinguish between a 'tourist piece' or a genuine war club? One would assume that’s a difficult task. Regards. Note: After some helpful advice it appears that this may be a Vanuatu War Club. Attached Images Last edited by christek; 12th June 2012 at 01:27 PM.