Spear

38-24-47

From: Solomon Islands | Bougainville

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 38-24-47
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Bougainville
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Bone | Peel
Description

Hard wood shaft. 16 small bone, 8 large bone, and 12 tiny metal (?) barbs lashed to head with plant cuticle which was then cemented and ornamented with painted decoration; 1 red and yellow basketry tube; 1 band of carving.

Length 284 cm
Credit Line Gift of Fred Harbert, 1938

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