Puapua inano

Description:
Momore. Spear. Made from a single piece of wood, possibly miro wood. Paddle-shaped blade. There are three chevron incisions near the top of the spear. Pointed butt-end. Motif consisting of the two incisions that cross over at the ends are carved at the end of the shaft. Good condition overall.
Display date:
Made: Pre 1969; Acquired: 21 Mar 1969
Location:
Atiu
Collections:
Auckland Museum Collections Online
Content partner:
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Availability:
Not specified
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Auckland Museum Collections
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira