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Ceremonial club

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Martha's Vineyard Museum

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About this artifact

This snake shaped artifact is a Polynesian ceremonial club, and was brought back as a souvenir. It is constructed of wood, with shark's teeth attached to the edges by tightly wound string.

Date:
c. 1860
Dimensions:
Width: 1" Length: 13 1/4"

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