Spear
| Object Number: | 18224 |
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| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | New Britain |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Wood Feather |
| Length: | 296 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of William Pepper, 1891 |
Description
Called a vivinegap, from the style of feather ornament. The sleeve of bark cloth behind the spearhead is a common feature of the ordinary fighting spear, which should always be carried in the right hand if it is to preserve its magical properties. See the label to spear ulang.
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