Solomon Islands club opinions?

Tim Simmons · 12th April 2017, 10:51 AM

This is the book. isbn 978-0-7141-2596-1. You can probably get from British Museum online book shop. It is well worth having is you are interested in the Melanesia Islands.

Tim Simmons · 16th April 2017, 07:50 AM

With regards to the artefacts on the table top sale post card. Although missions were founded in the late 19th century, evangelism did not really take off until the first decade of the 20th century. In converted zeal much traditional artefacts no longer held any value or spiritual power so were discarded in many ways and almost in total. Now the situation has changed to one of regret and a degree of blame, but that should cut both ways. The same thing as with the Asmat of Papua. Even up to the 1960s traditional powerful artefacts could be collected with ease buy travellers.

BANDOOK · 16th April 2017, 11:04 AM

HI TIM,HERE IS MINE FROM THE RENNEL ISLANDS
KIND REGARDS RAJESH

Tim Simmons · 16th April 2017, 01:31 PM

Very nice and appear to have some age. There is a big difference between these and the modern tourist clubs. When I get home I can show the difference by examples.

BANDOOK · 16th April 2017, 09:00 PM

THANKS TIM,WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THESE CLUBS,CHEERS RAJESH

Tim Simmons · 22nd April 2017, 04:00 PM

The difference between the right kind be that fighting or ceremonial clubs and tourist souvenir versions is plian to see here. The vine weave is a different colour that one might think looks old.

Tim Simmons · 22nd April 2017, 04:42 PM

Two more add to the collection probably not the oldest, however the same dimensions as these two posted earlier.

12th April 2017, 10:51 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	This is the book. isbn 978-0-7141-2596-1. You can probably get from British Museum online book shop. It is well worth having is you are interested in the Melanesia Islands. Attached Images

16th April 2017, 07:50 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	With regards to the artefacts on the table top sale post card. Although missions were founded in the late 19th century, evangelism did not really take off until the first decade of the 20th century. In converted zeal much traditional artefacts no longer held any value or spiritual power so were discarded in many ways and almost in total. Now the situation has changed to one of regret and a degree of blame, but that should cut both ways. The same thing as with the Asmat of Papua. Even up to the 1960s traditional powerful artefacts could be collected with ease buy travellers. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 16th April 2017 at 10:00 AM.

16th April 2017, 11:04 AM	#3
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	MY SOLOMON ISLAND CLUB HI TIM,HERE IS MINE FROM THE RENNEL ISLANDS KIND REGARDS RAJESH Attached Images

22nd April 2017, 04:00 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	The difference between the right kind be that fighting or ceremonial clubs and tourist souvenir versions is plian to see here. The vine weave is a different colour that one might think looks old. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 22nd April 2017 at 04:31 PM.

22nd April 2017, 04:42 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Two more add to the collection probably not the oldest, however the same dimensions as these two posted earlier. Attached Images

16th April 2017, 01:31 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Very nice and appear to have some age. There is a big difference between these and the modern tourist clubs. When I get home I can show the difference by examples.

16th April 2017, 09:00 PM	#5
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	THANKS TIM,WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THESE CLUBS,CHEERS RAJESH