bowai (Club)

Double-handed clubs, or i wau, come in a variety of types, the bowai being one type. These clubs were used in close combat to bludgeon, or to defend by holding out in front, or in ceremonial dance.

Cylindrical, brown wood piece that has slightly flared ends. One end is flatter while the other end is more conical. The handle is carved with a horizontal row of chevrons at the end and a longer section of rough dots above while the rest is plain.