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Artifact Number:
 C.07396

Object:
Tripping club
Pikoi

Material:
 Plant (wood, olona)

Dimensions:
 10.2 x 5.45 x 5.45 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This weighs 156 grams and its center of balance is 4.4 cm from the base end. The cordage strung through the hole at the base is olona (Touchardia latifolia). An alternative name for this type of weapon is an "ikoi".



Collection Name: Henriques Collection

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