Spear

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Object Number 27-56-70/D2850

Display Title Spear

Descriptions

Inventory Description Spear, 2 pronged carved barbs, fiber at barbed end, carved,

Classification

Spear

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Papua New Guinea

Additional Geographic Terms Eiland, Mapi River; upper waters of

Materials Wood, Fiber

Dimensions Overall: 252 x 2.9 x 1.2 cm (99 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 27-56-70/D2850

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