Pacific or African Club for ID

colin henshaw · 3rd December 2013, 08:21 AM

This is from New Hebrides (Vanuatu), sometimes called a "pig killer".

Looks a nice piece - congratulations.

Tim Simmons · 3rd December 2013, 07:31 PM

Very nice pig hammer. Not only does it look like it has had good use it is also very nicely carved with good lines. I would imagine that every village would have one or two of these in use today. That is not to say that it is a common object. A wonderful item to add to a collection, very desirable. Here are two pictures from "Arts Of Vanuatu, Hawaii University press."

3rd December 2013, 07:31 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Very nice pig hammer. Not only does it look like it has had good use it is also very nicely carved with good lines. I would imagine that every village would have one or two of these in use today. That is not to say that it is a common object. A wonderful item to add to a collection, very desirable. Here are two pictures from "Arts Of Vanuatu, Hawaii University press." Attached Images

3rd December 2013, 08:21 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	This is from New Hebrides (Vanuatu), sometimes called a "pig killer". Looks a nice piece - congratulations.