Te wete

human history

Te wete. A spear point of sting ray barb. Saw-tooth edges. Tip retains original pointedness. Edges at base end are chipped or worn. A slight protuberance is at base on convex side. The edges and longitudinal groove has dark discoloration. On concave side, several lines of depression are near base. The rest of the surface is discolored. The use of baiku is varied, one is to prevent the theft of coconuts by burying them in footholds of the tree.

Nama tāpiringa: 1936.295 Whakahounga o Mua: 17 Sept 2019
Ingoa Kē

Spear point of sting ray barb (English)

Wāhi
Beru/Gilbert Islands/Kiribati
Accession Number

1936.295

Rā Tāpiringa

1936

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

23009.4 (ethnology)

104 (Maude Collection)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
3 Mātātuhi
Te wete, 1936.295, 23009.4, 104, Cultural Permissions Apply
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