Omore

human history

Omore. Ceremonial pole spear. The omore (pole spear) is carved from hardwood into a long outsize shaft that is round in section at the grip end and tapers to a form diamond in section further up towards the distal end. Heavy to handle. The matai (spear head) as well as the butt are carved to a point. There is a bow in the shaft. The omore is red brown in colour with a patinated surface.

Nama tāpiringa: 1931.339 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Spear (English)

Wāhi
Tahiti/Society Islands/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1931.339

Rā Tāpiringa

30 Jun 1931

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

16531 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
10 Mātātuhi
spear, 1931.339, 16531, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 15 Dec 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
spear, 1931.339, 16531, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 15 Dec 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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