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Handspike

MOA: University of British Columbia

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Handspike composed of a single piece of carved wood, shaped to have two pointed ends. A handle is created from twisted coconut fibre, tied to the spike near each pointed end, creating a loop to go around the hand.

  • Type of Item weapon
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material wood, coconut fibre
  • Measurements height 20.0 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire
  • Made in Yap
  • Collection Date between 1963 and 1965
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3274/0032

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