Spear

29-89-266

From: St Matthias Group

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 29-89-266
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience St Matthias Group
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber | Cane (plant) | Pigment
Description

Cf. 29-89-265. The upper collar ends in the middle of the first constriction of the shaft. Only one zone of ornament behind this on the upper part of the shaft. 47 barbs; no ornamental barbing. The bamboo butt has a band of ornament: cf. Parkinson, Abb. 56, No. 3. With 29-89-265 to 29-89-279 compare P3434 and P3434 a to d.

Length 242 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Captain D. Lenz, 1917

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