CultureAsmat people
Titles
- Spear
Date1900–1973
PlaceAjomin Village, Irian Jaya, New Guinea
MediumWood, pigment, rafia, and shells
DimensionsOverall (approximately): 105 in. height (266.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of John Shinn and Cusack Gallery
Object number73.181
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
Lower Brown Corridor
On view
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