Weapon, Handcarved from the Nimo Tribe, Arian River, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea

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Detail: This spear / arrow was used to hunt human enemies . . . enemies who might have stolen livestock or crops from another. Used infrequently but ONLY for the purpose of killing a person. The head of the arrow is about 14” long and an inch… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-2340
Provenance/Origin: Nimo Tribe, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea. Circa mid-1900's
Composition: Bamboo, sap and vine
Dimensions: ~ 60" long
Weight: 5 ounces
Price: $ 350.00 USD

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