This war club, the vernacular name for which is supi or supe, comes from Malaita Island in the Malaita Province of the Solomon Islands, and it was collected in early 20th C. Due to their unique lozenge shape, supe clubs are one of the most widely-recognized club forms from Malaita Island. They have also been found on Maramasike Island as well as other islands within the southeastern Solomons. The club’s primary function was as a weapon. It is surmised that the shape of the clubs has sexual significance. As such, men of the Kwaio culture are not allowed to carry these types of clubs when they are participating in courtship rituals.