Williams Gallery West Collectibles - Swords, Knives, Spears and other weapons

 2 New Guinea Fishing Spears

Circa 1950

SOLD

Spear #1 has a hand carved wooden head with serrated tip.  Decorative geometric carving on head with  more detailed carving where head meets shaft.  Lightweight wooden shaft, slightly frayed at butt end. Length is 6' 9"

 Spear #2 has multi-tiered barbed construction.  Head construction is complex, combining five bands of wooden barbs, rattan binding, and pitch.  Lightweight wooden shaft, slightly frayed at butt end.  Length is 6' 11"

Good Condition with some wear from age and use.  Tape repair on rattan decoration on spear #2. Head on spear #2 is a bit delicate from age, but largely intact. Several barbs chipped or missing.

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