"Kanak Bird-beak Club - Melanesia, New Caledonia, Early 20th Century Or Earlier"
Kanak club (baton) with bird's beak - Melanesia, New Caledonia, early 20th century or earlier. Carved from a fine wood (probably guaiac) with a beautiful antique patina. Two chips on the back of the head. Height 63 cm, beak length 26 cm, weight 420 g