EA/57/5 - 
spear
EA/57/5 - 
spear
EA/57/5 - 
spear
EA/57/5 - 
spear

spear

Objectcode
EA/57/5
Description (brief)
Spear made from hardwood or palmwood. This spear was used as a weapon of war. The decorative wood carving represents stylized human figures in the squated pose of the praying mantis. Through the middle and at the sides of the blade are carved out zig zag lines, representing worms. Today these spears are used for hunting and arried to ceremonies and dance festivities.
Dimensions (L x W)
266,0 x 8,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » South West Coast » Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division South New-Guinea » Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » werpwapens, projectielen, vuurwapens en accessoires