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<p>[QUOTE="Taupou, post: 2347646, member: 45"]Yes, it's from Fiji, in the South Pacific. And it is "marked," in that the carving on the handle is one of the main features, along with the rounded top, that identify it as a traditional ula, a type of war throwing club from Fiji. </p><p><br /></p><p>Fiji makes more types of war clubs than probably any other culture, so they are not uncommon. They have been popular souvenir items from Fiji, as well as used in dances and performances, for years. But you don't see them that often. </p><p><br /></p><p>I can't tell from the photos if there is a hole drilled through the handle for the cord. In any event, the cord is not considered original to a traditional war club, so it may have been added by an owner. </p><p><br /></p><p>It looks like a good item to me, and no wonder people were asking about it. I have a small collection of Oceanic weapons, and it would fit in nicely![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Taupou, post: 2347646, member: 45"]Yes, it's from Fiji, in the South Pacific. And it is "marked," in that the carving on the handle is one of the main features, along with the rounded top, that identify it as a traditional ula, a type of war throwing club from Fiji. Fiji makes more types of war clubs than probably any other culture, so they are not uncommon. They have been popular souvenir items from Fiji, as well as used in dances and performances, for years. But you don't see them that often. I can't tell from the photos if there is a hole drilled through the handle for the cord. In any event, the cord is not considered original to a traditional war club, so it may have been added by an owner. It looks like a good item to me, and no wonder people were asking about it. I have a small collection of Oceanic weapons, and it would fit in nicely![/QUOTE]
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