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1909.64.11

Spearhead of palm wood, stained dark brown. [ASh [OPS move] 7/6/2018]


1909.64.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spearhead of palm wood, stained dark brown. [ASh [OPS move] 7/6/2018]
Long description
Spearhead of palm wood, stained dark brown. The shaft broadens in the middle and is bound at the opposing end with plant fibre, where the spearhead would be attached (missing). [ASh [OPS move] 7/6/2018]
Geographical reference
Lavongai Bismarck Archipelago
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
By 1909
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1909
Materials and processes
Material Palm Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Stained, Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 10 mm, Width: max 41 mm, Length: max 1675 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1909.64.11

Search terms: Weapon, Spear-head