Spear

50-49-4

From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Kayang
Object Number 50-49-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bontoc
Provenience Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Iron ferule at tip of shaft into which tang is inserted; no decoration on shaft; single barb. "Kayang" class of spear is called "gayang" among Ifugao. Made and carried for its graceful shape; not used in hunting, seldom in war.

Length 155 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950
Other Number 572 - Other Number

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