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Objectcode
EA/81/2
Description (brief)
set of two bamboo arrows with wooden heads, one of which is bearded. The heads are attached to the shafts using very narrow rattan strips. The carving on the arrow heads is coloured in using lime.
Dimensions (L)
122,0 cm
Production technique
Wooden heads are carved and attached to the shafts with rattan plaiting.
Thesaurus terms
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» South West Coast
» Asmat
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division South New-Guinea
» Subdivision Asmat
Object category
OVM Category
» hunting, fishing, gathering food
» hunting
» Hunting with weapons (including accessories)