Ceremonial Spear

CultureAsmat

Date20th century

MediumNibungpalm wood with open work

DimensionsOverall: 54 3/8 inches (138.11 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Baker

Object number63-58/1 A

On View

Not on view

Collections

Oceanian Art

Terms

DescriptionLong, wooden spear with band of knitted rope around top from which hang white and brown feathers attached with seeds.

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