Fighting Pick
ClassificationsArms and Armor-fighting picks
Dateearly to mid 20th Century
Collection SiteManus Province, Papua New Guinea
Made AtManus Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumWood and turtle shell
Dimensions49 × 9 1/2 × 2 in. (124.5 × 24.1 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.59
DescriptionFighting stick collected from Wuvulu Island, also known as Matti Island, in the Manus Province of Papua New Guinea. This object dates from the early to mid-20th Century. This stick is long and dark brown with a smooth surface. There is one blade protruding out along one side at the top. This blade is made out of turtle bone. There are two pegs on the stick parallel to the blade. The blade is sharp and curved with different textures on either side. The bottom of the stick is shaped like a pointed cone.On View
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early to mid 20th Century
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