Dance Spear

37268

From: Wichapec | Hupa Valley | Humboldt County

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 37268
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Weitspekan
Provenience Wichapec | Hupa Valley | Humboldt County
Culture Area California Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Lithic | Feather | Resin (material)
Description

Short wooden stick with a stone blade attached at one end with twisted plant fiber cord and resin. Gray and brown feathers attached below the blade with plant fiber and a metal wire. Wooden shaft is undecorated.

Length 58.42 cm
Credit Line John Wanamaker Expedition, 1900; R. Stewart Culin, 1900
Other Number 468 - Other Number

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