Spearhead
50-49-51
From: Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 50-49-51 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bontoc (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Northern Luzon |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal |
| Description | Iron ferrule at tip of shaft into which tang is inserted; "kayang" class of spear called "Gayang" among Ifugao; long prong. Not used in hunting; seldom in war; made and carried for its graceful shape. |
| Length | 33.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1950 |
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