- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Sliver of bamboo that is pointed at both ends. [SM 21/11/2007]
- Cultural groups
- Nyishi
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1946
- Date collected
- 1938 - 1946
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1984
- Materials and processes
- Material Bamboo Plant, Process Split, Process Carved
- Dimensions
- Length: max 445 mm, Width: max 8 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1983.13.14
Search terms: Weapon, Punishment and Torture, Calthrop, Trap
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