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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