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A Pig Killing Club, New Hebrides , Vanuatu This formidable club, carved from dense hardwood, originates from the island of Ambrym, part of the central archipelago of Vanuatu. Commonly referred to as a pig killing club, it was traditionally used in the ceremonial slaughter of pigs, a practice central to ritual, social hierarchy, and exchange systems in many Vanuatu cultures. Pig killing clubs are often shaped with a rounded, flared or paddle-like head, designed to deliver a single, powerful blow. While highly functional, these clubs also serve as ritual and symbolic objects. With collection number '78.8 New Hebs'. L780 W81 D300mm