Unu

Unu

human history

Unu (Spear head). Carved from wood - possibly toa (ironwood). Long spear shape. Carved into sharp point at each end. There is one large crack at the handle end. The handle is plain with carved cubes at either end while the spear section is roughly carved into six diamond shapes as it reaches its pointed apex. It is a natural brown colour overall.

Nama tāpiringa: 1946.78 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018

Ingoa Kē

Spear (English)

Wāhi

Mangaia/Cook Islands

Wāhi Hāngai

Mangaia/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1946.78

Rā Tāpiringa

12 Jun 1946

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

28159.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Whakaahuatanga ā-Kiko

Spear head. Carved from wood - possibly toa (ironwood). Long spear shape. Carved into sharp point at each end. One large crack at the handle end. Handle is plain with carved cubes at either end while the spear section is roughly carved into six diamond shapes as it reaches its pointed apex. Natural brown colour overall. Good condition. "28159.2" handwritten in black ink, "MANGAIA COOK IS 28159.2" handwritten in white ink, both at the middle of the spear.

Unu

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Unu

Unu

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