Spear Point Item Number: Ih219 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black wood spear point, generally round in cross-section, tapering at both ends. Bilaterally barbed at tip. Parallel, raised zigzag lines around circumference near socket end. Slight lip 4 cm. from socket end. Rasp and other carving marks.
Cultural Context
hunting
Item History
- Made in Pacific Islands
- Owned by Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner before January 8, 1981
- Received from Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on January 8, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Melanesian ?
- Previous Owner
- Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pacific Islands
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 8, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on January 8, 1981
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0697/0067