Solomon, Hawaiian or????

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by fearn

If I had to guess, I'd say post-WWII Hawaii or similar western place. To me, the face looks like a sketch from someone who had some western art training. The club looks like it was made from a plank. I'd also say that the butt end is not well designed, in that it forces the user to hold the club near an anti-node. If the blade is hit, I would guess that the handle would vibrate quite a bit.

As for the wear marks, it could indeed have been used, but that use could equally have come from someone goofing around. I've got some things that now look like they went through a war. They didn't--I was just a dumb teenager seeing what I could cut and/or bash.

That's my opinion, I'm afraid. In this case, I'm hoping that the evidence says I'm wrong.

Best,

F

Thanks Fearn. I'll get some more data on the piece for you and draw some comparative data from the other clubs I have here too.
To question further though, post WWII is some 65 years, care to provide a little more accuracy to the comment?
Indeed the art in my eye could be revival school at face value...more reading and looking to do.
However when comparing this to other images above in loose design I am not so sure.
Vandoo the black and white Bismark plate above, do you know when they date from? I ask as when drawing paralells these too could be considered post WWII....still pondering...I am sure a reader out there knows more detail...feel free to write ;-)

Gav