Puapuainano

human history

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.

Nama tāpiringa: 1931.85 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Spear (English)

Wāhi
Aitutaki/Cook Islands
Accession Number

1931.85

Rā Tāpiringa

03 Mar 1931

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

16116 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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