Metadata
Title
SPEER (ONDERDEEL)
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Description
This spear only has the upper part left. The handle is broken off. The obsidian blade is tightly tied to the handle with fibre cord. This lacing is then coated with Parinarium putty.
Splinters and bigger parts of obsidian, which were needed for the daggers and spears were hewn off with stones. This...
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Location of creation
Manus Island (Papua New Guinea)
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Material(s)
rope
wood
nut (plant material)
tree bast fiber
obsidian
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Date made
No start date – Jan 1, 1949
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Type(s)
spears (weapons)
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Technique(s)
No Technique(s) available
Maker(s)
No Maker(s) available
Inscription(s)
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