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1924.51.5

Spear carved from wood. The head is carved with fine barbs, the head twists lightly. The shaft tapers towards the butt. [AB [OPS move] 9/8/2018]

1924.51.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear carved from wood. The head is carved with fine barbs, the head twists lightly. The shaft tapers towards the butt. [AB [OPS move] 9/8/2018]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Manus Province Aua Island
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921?, uncertain
Date collected
Probably 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 30 mm, Width: max 47 mm, Length: max 2971 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.51.5

Search terms: Ritual and Ceremonial, Weapon, Spear, Ceremonial Object