Pike

Sword

CG93-10-2

From: Gilbert Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number CG93-10-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Gilbert Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Shark Teeth | Wood | Palm Leaf | Hair | Plant Fiber
Description

Long sword or pike with crosspiece. Both blade and crosspiece edged with sharks' teeth bound on with twisted hair and vegetable fiber. Palm leaf on grip, much worn away. Crosspiece has come off.

Length 160.3 cm
Width 26.8 cm

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