Artifact Number:
04771
Object:
Club
Newa, Pikoi
Material:
Plant (wood)
Dimensions:
L: 36.8 cm; W: 10.2 cm
Origin:
Oahu, Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
Wooden newa from Mary Kapolena of Kamoiliili whose grandfather left it to her. Used for killing people, 3 persons have been killed by it. Bought from Mrs. Mary Ailau on February 3, 1888. (Emerson) A rectangular hole, 0.1 cm, is located 1.7 cm from the butt-end. "Considerable care was given to finishing its surfaces and the achievement of symmetry. The weight and balance of this weapon do not permit its use for any fast series of continuous movements, though it is ideal for any 'one-shot' kind of tactic" (Draeger 1977: OP 4). Length 36.8 cm, maximum width 10.2 cm, weight 1389 g. Figure 210. (Summers)
Collection Name: J.S. Emerson Collection
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