Artifact Number:
04811
Object:
CLUB
Newa Palaoa
Material:
Bone (whale)
Dimensions:
L: 49.5; Diameter: 3.2 cm
Origin:
Oahu, Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
Whalebone Club. Newa palaoa, club of whale bone. Purchased by Emerson October 1, 1887 from Keapokana of Iwilei, Honolulu, Oahu for $1.50. It is an ancient newa that she inherited from her father Kauloaiwi. According to Emerson, this type of weapon was concealed, hung to by neck under the kihei and used to strike a sudden blow. (Emerson) Length 49.5 cm, maximum diameter 3.2 cm. Figure 220. It weighs 496 grams and its center of balance is 28.2 cm from the base end.
This object is associated with Keapokana
Collection Name: J.S. Emerson Collection