Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1931.586, 16897.2

Aitutaki

Pre 1931

carved

Puapuainano (handwritten)

16897.2 (handwritten)

wood/plant material

ironwood/hardwood/wood/plant material

2753mm

55mm

53mm

Puapuainano. Spear. Made from two separate pieces of wood. Spear-head is barbed and pointed at the tip. It is carved from a single piece of dark wood. The shaft is carved from a single piece of light-coloured wood. The spear-head is inserted intot he top of the shaft. The end of shaft is squared with a pointed butt-end. "Puapuainano" is written in pencil near the end of the shaft. "16897.2" is written in black ink near the end of the shaft. Good condition overall.

Spear

Armament T&E, Weapon

Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Spear

Edged Weapons

Armaments

05 Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

handle of light coloured wood

barb of ironwood

20 Sep 2018