Figure 306.—Proximal ends, clubs—flanges and flaring:

a, flange (1) characteristic of Fijian clubs, seen also in some Tongan clubs which show Fijian influence, also seen in a few clubs said to be Samoan, but which from the type are with little doubt Fijian; b, characteristic flange (1) of Niue club with proximal point (2) used for thrusting; c, Fijian flange (1) used to keep sennit wrapping (2) of grip from slipping over end; d, Niue flange (1) also used to prevent sennit wrapping (2) of grip from slipping; e, Samoan club with typical flaring (1); no sennit wrapping used but occasionally narrow bands of sennit braids (2); suspensory lug (3).