Bougainville Spear, Top Half

2007.02.0001A

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Artifact Identification Bougainville Spear, Top Half   (2007.02.0001A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1966
Culture Nasioi, Melanesian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 154.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 4.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 3.9 cm
Weight 446 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Animal--Hair, Metal, Plant--Wood, Plant, Metal--Copper, Animal--Mammal--Rodent--Porcupine, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting, Weaving, Wrapping, Inserting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Eugene and Inga Giles
Reproduction No

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