Spear head (English)

Ulu tao. Spear head. This ulu tao is carved from kieto (ebony) into a long pointed shape with a reduced base intended to be inserted and lashed securely with pulu (coconut sennit) to a wooden shaft to complete a full tao, or throwing spear. The ulu tao is carved to a sharp point at its apex although this has since been damaged, and nine barbs are carved in progression down the shaft of the ulu tao before carved features of two 'cuffs' towards the base.

53673 (ethnology)

Pacific