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29-89-185
From: Solomon Islands | Buka Island (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 29-89-185 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Solomon Islands | Buka Island (uncertain) |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wood | Plant Fiber |
Description | For general shape and structure (rib), cf. Parkinson, Dreissig Jahre..., P1. 36, No. 2, and see Pp. 507-508. The middle part of the shaft is covered with basketwork in yellow (natural) and red (dyed) plant cuticle. The origin of the rib (towards the shaft) is marked by a carved ornament consisting of two lozenges, one in outline with a boss in the middle. One face of the blade near the point has 6 doubled chevrons incised and lime-filled on each side of the rib. |
Length | 137 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Captain D. Lenz, 1917 |
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