Malaita Island baton.

Tim Simmons · 11th May 2015, 08:08 AM

This is my latest find, has taken a long time to acquire. I find it interesting how practically all cultures use the baton as a symbol of status or power. In this case it is a psychological weapon of violence and power. It is also a form of jewelry like medals. Worn hanging from the back of the neck between the shoulder blades. These links say more than I an able to type. They do offer similar but differing information. The first picture should be my new item. The other is taken from the Horniman collection.

http://catalogue.anthropologymuseum.uq.edu.au/item/4583
http://www.culturegrid.org.uk/search/6008744.html
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20157/lot/76/
https://www.artsy.net/artwork/baton-...remonial-baton

11th May 2015, 08:08 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	Malaita Island baton. This is my latest find, has taken a long time to acquire. I find it interesting how practically all cultures use the baton as a symbol of status or power. In this case it is a psychological weapon of violence and power. It is also a form of jewelry like medals. Worn hanging from the back of the neck between the shoulder blades. These links say more than I an able to type. They do offer similar but differing information. The first picture should be my new item. The other is taken from the Horniman collection. http://catalogue.anthropologymuseum.uq.edu.au/item/4583 http://www.culturegrid.org.uk/search/6008744.html https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20157/lot/76/ https://www.artsy.net/artwork/baton-...remonial-baton Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 11th May 2015 at 06:25 PM. Reason: Adding another link