Wooden Carved Personal Safety Devices - Samoa?

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  1. BryanTrackstand

    BryanTrackstand Member

    Here are two personal safety device-looking pieces that I've been told could be from Samoa. Does anyone know about the origin of these guys? (LARGE photos below)
     

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    psd1'.jpg psd2.jpg psd3.jpg psd21.jpg psd22.jpg psd23.jpg
     
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  3. lauragarnet

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  4. BryanTrackstand

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    Just over two feet for both. I'm guessing that these were exclusively built for tourists to take back home but ?

    Thanks for the link. These actually look more Fijian now that I'm following the links @lauragarnet
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Yup....I've bought and sold both.
    You have 2 of the most recognizable styles....likely made in the 2nd quarter of the 1900's.
    The flat club may be a little earlier.....

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    http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17648
     
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  6. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    Personal safety devices? They appear to be clubs.
     
    afantiques, Aug 17, 2016
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Ya !
    & they were once as good as Diamonds for stopping Hearts , in Spades !! :rolleyes:
     
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