Omore

human history

Omore. Long pole spear. This omore (pole spear) is carved from coconut wood (identified from the distinctive grain) into a long cylindrical to'o (shaft) and carved to a point at each end. It is a light brown colour with flecks of darker brown. Its surface is smooth with some patina.

Nama tāpiringa: 1950.128 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Spear (English)

Wāhi
Tuamotu/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1950.128

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Jul 1950

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

31961

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
spear, 1950.128, 31961, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Dec 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
spear, 1950.128, 31961, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 27 Dec 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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