Fighting Pick Item Number: 1485/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pick made with a wooden, cylindrical shaped handle that tapers to a pointed end. The pick is a large, cylindrical shaped bone that is incised with a band of triangular designs. The end has been carved into a point. The two pieces are attached together by tightly woven thin strips of fibre.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Owned by William McCann before July 10, 1991
- Received from William McCann (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on July 10, 1991
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- William McCann
- Received from
- William McCann (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 10, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on July 10, 1991
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1485/0005