Samoa Apia 1942 War Club ? - General Tiki

G Gutkowski Member Joined: Oct 01, 2007 Posts: 2	G Gutkowski Posted posted on Mon, Oct 1, 2007 4:47 PM Hello all , I got this club from my Grandfather that served with the 1st Marines in WWII and when I got this yesterday I thought it was something that he carved while on the island. Quote "I don't believe that the war club was something made by your grandfather or any other marine, nor do I believe it was made for him. It appears to be a tribal war club from Samoa. It also looks to be much older than World War II vintage. I have no idea of value but am quite sure that it is much more valuable than a tourist type souvenir!" The club is about 19"long 1" wide on the bottom and looks to be 2" at the top .Can anyone help with a ID on this club wood type(this thing is heavy) and its value ? Thanks, Matt-

Hello all ,
I got this club from my Grandfather that served with the 1st Marines in WWII and when I got this yesterday I thought it was something that he carved while on the island. Quote "I don't believe that the war club was something made by your grandfather or any other marine, nor do I believe it was made for him. It appears to be a tribal war club from Samoa. It also looks to be much older than World War II vintage. I have no idea of value but am quite sure that it is much more valuable than a tourist type souvenir!"
The club is about 19"long 1" wide on the bottom and looks to be 2" at the top .Can anyone help with a ID on this club wood type(this thing is heavy) and its value ?
Thanks,
Matt-

Post #335875 by Gutkowski on Mon, Oct 1, 2007 4:47 PM