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29-89-195
From: Berlin Harbor (uncertain) | German New Guinea
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 29-89-195 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Papuan |
Provenience | Berlin Harbor (uncertain) | German New Guinea |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Cane (plant) | Wood | Bamboo | Peel |
Description | For construction see 29-89-194, and Biro Berlinhafen, pl. XVI. If vestige of foreshaft present, reduced to mere plug. Two plaited tubes or bands about junction of point and shaft. Third band around point holds portion of feather. Convex face of bamboo point decorated with dots, short transverse strokes and comb-like design in black (obscured by grime). |
Length | 159.4 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Captain D. Lenz, 1917 |
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