Spear
50-49-1
From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Kayang |
| Object Number | 50-49-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bontoc |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood | Pigment |
| Description | Iron ferule at tip of shaft into which tang is inserted; burned criss-cross design at top of 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 | 163 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
| Other Number | 380 - Other Number |
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