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1924.51.132

Spear made from wood, the head has carved barbs and incised geometric designs. There is a tassel of plant fibre beneath the head. The butt is of bamboo. [AB [OPS move] 16/8/2018]


1924.51.132

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear made from wood, the head has carved barbs and incised geometric designs. There is a tassel of plant fibre beneath the head. The butt is of bamboo. [AB [OPS move] 16/8/2018]
Long description
Spear made from wood, the head has carved barbs and incised geometric designs. There is a tassel of plant fibre beneath the head. The butt is of bamboo. It is painted with red, black and white pigment. [AB [OPS move] 16/8/2018]
Geographical reference
New Ireland Province Kavieng District St Matthias Island
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921?, uncertain
Date collected
Probably 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material Plant Fibre, Material String, Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Bound, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 2621 mm, Width: max 55 mm, Depth: max 41 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.51.132

Search terms: Weapon, Spear