Tool

Knife

42-30-114

From: Ecuador

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 42-30-114
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Jivaro
Provenience Ecuador
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Harpoon form. Dark, hard wood. The blade triangular in section and notched to form three barbs. Wax ring as guard; cylindrical grip wrapped with fibre cord; end ornamented with tiny red feathers.

Length 38.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 146 - Collector Number

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