Spear

29-89-277

From: St Matthias Group

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-89-277
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience St Matthias Group
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Bamboo | Plant Fiber | Pigment
Description

Cf. 29-89-276. 5 barbs on point. Bamboo butt has decoration similar to 29-89-266. With 29-89-265 to 29-89-279 compare P 3434 and P 3434 a to d.

Spear and butt became separated and spear was given number CG2000-3-1. According to card spear has 5 barbs on point - this one has only four. But the butt marked 29-89-277 fits perfectly, and brings length to 268 cm. (267.5 on card).

Length 268 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Captain D. Lenz, 1917
Other Number CG2000-3-1 - Found in Collection Number

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