Puapuainano

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Puapuainano. Spear. Carved from a single piece of wood. Spear-head is barbed and pointed at the tip. Carved triangular motifs at shoulder. Trapezoidal shape is also carved at shoulder. Narrows towards end of shaft. Brown in colour. Excellent condition overall.

Accession number: 1931.85 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Spear (English)

Place
Aitutaki/Cook Islands
Accession Number

1931.85

Accession Date

03 Mar 1931

Other Id

16116 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Puapuainano, 1931.85, 16116, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 24 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
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