Spear

18212C

From: Fiji Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 18212C
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Fiji Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Cylindrical shaft with three tiers of pseudo barbs beneath eleven tiers of small barbs. Plant fiber is wrapped beneath some of the barbs. The pseudo barbs are carved with cross-hatch patterns and have five lobed carvings beneath. Plant fiber wrapping beneath the pseudo barbs. Broken and repaired.

Length 346.5 cm
Width 7 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1891

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