Spear
18224
From: New Britain
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 18224 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | New Britain |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Feather |
| Description | Called a vivinegap, from the style of feather ornament. The sleeve of bark cloth behind the spearhead is a common feature of the ordinary fighting spear, which should always be carried in the right hand if it is to preserve its magical properties. See the label to spear ulang. |
| Length | 296 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of William Pepper, 1891 |
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