Spear
Artist
Philippines
Datelate 19th/early 20th century
MediumWood, metal, plant fiber
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of W.B. Cramen
Object number1930.3.1
DescriptionSpear w/ kriss-like wavy blade and wooden handle. The shaft near the blade has been wrapped in braided reed and the shaft has been cut short. The blade has five concave curves on the underside, which the tip points slightly down toward. The exposed shaft is dark wood. The blade's curves are smooth and slightly irregular, w/ small details carved into the neck, where it attaches to the shaft. An attached tag notes that the spear has been sprayed with Krylon clean varnish in April, 1975. The sheath is two rounded wooden halves, attached by a woven band in the center (same as shaft wrap). The ones from both the base and tip are missing. A hole is drilled through the tapered tip, the diameter bigger on one side than the other.On View
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c. 1864
Zulu artist