Sali (weapon)
| Sali (weapon) | |
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| Weapon type: | Club |
| Designations: | Sali |
| Use: | Weapon, ceremonial weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Fiji Islands, ethnic groups of the Fiji Islands |
| Distribution: | Fiji Islands |
| Overall length: | about 109 cm |
| Blade width: | about 25 cm, spur about 14 cm |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Sali club is a striking weapon used by the residents of the Fiji Islands .
description
The Sali club is made of wood. It is round on the shaft and becomes wider towards the impact head and is slightly curved. The impact head is oval in cross-section and has a carved, pointed-oval spur on one side. The striking head is decorated with traditional carvings. The Sali club is used by the residents of the Fiji Islands.
Individual evidence
literature
- George Cameron Stone : A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times. Reprint: Courier Dover Publications, 1999, ISBN 978-0-486-40726-5 , page 184.
- Fergus Clunie : Fijian weapons and warfare. Fiji Museum 2003, ISBN 978-982-208-006-3 .
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Rod Ewins: Fijian artefacts. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Collection. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery 1982.
Web links
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