Fijian Pole Club with Cruciform Detail

A Fijian pole club (bowai), of long tapering form flaring at…
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A Fijian pole club (bowai), of long tapering form flaring at the distal end and with a cruciform carved detail to the butt. Some losses. Length 113 cm

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