Spear

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Photo by John Bentham.
Spear
Photo by John Bentham.
Datedate unknown
MediumWood, black and red pigment, shells or seeds, feathers, gum or resin
DimensionsOverall: 19 3/4 × 11/16 × 11/16 in. (50.2 × 1.8 × 1.8 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from the Hamilton College Anthropology Department
Object number2023.10.49
On view
DescriptionBarbed spear with geometric design in black and red pigment and other decoration including feathers and shells or seeds. Possibly an Aboriginal Australian fishing or throwing spear.

Additional Details

Photo by John Bentham.
Unknown artist
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Unknown artist
Date: date unknown
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Barbed spear tip
Unknown artist
Date: date unknown
Medium: Wood, red and black pigment
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Photo by John Bentham.
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Photo by John Bentham.
Date: c. 1875-1900
Medium: Wood, glass point, feathers, and sinew
Object number: 1984.556
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Object number: 1984.563