An extremely rare and old, Man-Catcher which is reported to be used by the warriors of the Eastern Gulf to catch and kill a fleeing enemy by putting the loop of cane over the head and pulling him back onto the central spike.

Hula People, Hood Point, South Coast of the Central District, PNG, Melanesia.

Wood (black-palm) & cane. 196.5 X 26.6 cm. 19/20th century.