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Object Number 27-56-70/D2859
Display Title Spear
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spear, cylindrical wood shaft, large carved, cut-out oval piece, barbed point
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Eiland, Mapi River; upper waters of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 293 x 14 x 3.4 cm (115 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 27-56-70/D2859

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