Bird Head Club

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/18

Bird head club of wood. The club's head is carved in the form of a stylized bird head with a long pointed beak, which is at a right angle to the handle. There are two small protruding eyes on each side, and a ridge extending up and over the top of the head. Plain cylindrical shaft with slightly defined handle.


  • Type of Item club
  • Culture Kanak
  • Material wood
  • Measurements height 70.5 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 31.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy

  • Made in New Caledonia

  • Creation Date before 1858
  • Collection Date during 1858
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3254/0018