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1904.60.43

Palmwood spear with a tapered and stained shaft. [PH [OPS move] 21/6/2018]


1904.60.43

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Collection type
Object
Description
Palmwood spear with a tapered and stained shaft. [PH [OPS move] 21/6/2018]
Long description
Palmwood spear with a tapered and stained shaft. The head has a square cross section with barbs on all four edges and a geometric design with squares and holes. [PH [OPS move] 21/6/2018]
Geographical reference
Oro Province
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1904
Date collected
Before 1904
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1904
Materials and processes
Material Palm Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Stained
Dimensions
Length: max 2508 mm, Diameter: max 22 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1904.60.43

Search terms: Weapon, Spear