Spear

29-89-280

From: New Guinea | Wuvulu (uncertain) | Aua (uncertain) | Bismarck Archipelago

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-89-280
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Guinea | Wuvulu (uncertain) | Aua (uncertain) | Bismarck Archipelago
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

The shaft is cleft to form two long points each with long barbs (cut out of the wood) on one side. Two barbs behind the point of cleavage are turned forwards. The spear tapers towards the butt.

Length 292.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Captain D. Lenz, 1917

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