Spear Item Number: C322 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
The point is carved with five horizontal bands, eleven sets of four petal-like barbs, four horizontal bands with serrated edges at either side and a design that consists of scrolls and geometric shapes. Seven horizontal bands are carved around the lower portion of the shaft. The dark brown wood shaft is plain and tapers at the end.
Item History
- Made in Malaita, Solomon Islands before 1909
- Collected during 1909
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Solomon Islands
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Malaita, Solomon Islands
When
- Creation Date
- before 1909
- Collection Date
- during 1909
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2191/0716