Spear

29-58-81

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-58-81
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Peel
Description

Cf. 29-58-78, etc. The large blade is proportionately much wider, leaf-shaped , but preserves the constriction near the base. The longitudinal central ridge is well-marked. The insertion of the tang is reinforced by an iron ring, behind which are four plaited rings of plant cuticle.

Length 172 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1929

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