Bamboo and wood spear. The wooden head has a flattened side with eight pairs of barbs, increasing in size towards its base. This is inserted into a bamboo shaft and bound with woven rattan and beeswax. The shaft has been shaved towards the join and the nodules have been shaved down. Ochre pigment can be seen in areas on the head.

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• Type of Item spear
• Culture Asmat
• Material wood, bamboo grass, rattan, bee wax, ochre pigment
• Measurements height 105.0 cm, width 1.0 cm, depth 1.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
• Received from Lorne Balshine

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• Made in Papua

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• Collection Date during 1980
• Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
• Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 2948/0162