EA/99/5 - 
headhunting horn

headhunting horn

Objectcode
EA/99/5
Description (brief)
Headhunting horn made of bamboo with engraved patterns. An unworked band is carved in the middle of the horn. On both sides of this band are mirroring geometrical patterns. The head hunting horn was traditionally used to incite young men to go headhunting. Probably this horn was made for white people living in the area, after the headhunting had become obsolete.
Origin(s)
Asmat
Dimensions (L x Ø)
46,0 x 9,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » cane » bamboo
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 » voorwerpen die verband houden met oorlog