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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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