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Spear, mid to late 20th Century Asmat culture; Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia, Melanes…
Spear
Spear, mid to late 20th Century Asmat culture; Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia, Melanes…
Spear, mid to late 20th Century Asmat culture; Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia, Melanesia Wood; 95 7/8 × 4 13/16 × 7/8 in. 2017.10.111 Anonymous Gift

Spear

ClassificationsArms and Armor-spears
Culture Asmat
Datemid to late 20th Century
Collection SitePapua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
Made AtPapua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
MediumWood
Dimensions95 7/8 × 4 13/16 × 7/8 in. (243.5 × 12.2 × 2.2 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.111
DescriptionA dark brown wooden spear collected from the Papua Province of Indonesia. The Asmat are well known for their intricately carved and elegantly adorned spears. The spear top is aerodynamic by design and assists in accurately piercing the intended target.
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