Omore

Omore. Spear. This omore (spear) is carved from ra'au (hardwood) into a cylindrical shaft that tapers into a flat leaf-shaped blade, diamond in section. A longitudinal ridge runs down the centre of the blade. Some minor chiping occurs along the side edges. Two carved flanges feature at the butt end of the shaft with some minor damage to the surface The butt itself has a raised projection that runs across its diameter. The omore is dark red brown in colour with a glossy patina. Not illustrated in 'Polynesian Artifacts'.