Early Melanesian Clubs: Tolai and Bena Bena

Two early Melanesian clubs, including a classic Tolai club of…
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Two early Melanesian clubs, including a classic Tolai club of plain form, early 20th century, New Britain; and Bena Bena (Kuka Kuka) club with flat, round stone disk head, early 20th century. David Said Collection.

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