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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