Spear thrower "wawi a kaino" ·  Papua New Guinea, Iatmul · ID: 3033647

Description

bamboo shaft, a wooden figure (crocodile) attached by rotan cuff, slightly dam., cracks;
the “wawi a kaino” is a functional spear thrower. It is used to enhance the power, thrust and accuracy of the warrior’s arm. The guide is carved as a representation of the giant mythological crocodile who gave birth to the Iatmul people.

The object Spear thrower “wawi a kaino” with the object ID 3033647 was last part of the auction 70th tribal art auction at September 8, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 50.

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