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Arrow

Artist MELANESIA/INDONESIA

MediumMixed media

DimensionsL: 57 1/16 in. (145 cm)

ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.88

DescriptionLong, thin arrow in two sections of different materials separated by coiled reed(?). Bottom light weight, dark yellow material carved vertically out of the rings. Lines and rings reveal a darker brown color underneath. May be natural pattern? Second section is a heavier, darker material and contains a thick ring of braided reed at its bottom. Going upwards, a pattern is carved into the material and above this begins 13 sets of two spikes next to one another, becoming smaller as tip approaches. Long, thin tip is located above spikes and is smooth.

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