Null A Papua New Guinean sword club from the Sepik river
Club made of heavy red…

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A Papua New Guinean sword club from the Sepik river Club made of heavy reddish hardwood with a slightly widening blade with a rounded point. Rounded handle/pommel at the lower end. Length 122 cm. Heavy, simple weapon Condition: II -

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A Papua New Guinean sword club from the Sepik river Club made of heavy reddish hardwood with a slightly widening blade with a rounded point. Rounded handle/pommel at the lower end. Length 122 cm. Heavy, simple weapon Condition: II -

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