Two spears · Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago - New Britain, St. · ID: 3040312
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Description
nippa palmwood, a) thin spear with reddish brown patina, the tip carved with barbs on one side, rich ornamental decor, drilled holes for attachment of ornament, plant fibre, l: 248 cm, slightly dam.; b) massive spear, carved with ornamental decor, remains of red and white pigment in the deepenings of the carving, l: 238 cm, slightly dam. (bottom)
The object Two spears with the object ID 3040312 was last part of the auction 82nd Tribal Art Auction at February 27, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 72.
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