Spear

Epmai

mid-20th century

Not on view

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Title: Spear
Artist: Epmai
Date: mid-20th century
Geography: Indonesia, West Papua, Per village, Asewetsj and Siretsj Rivers region
Culture: Asmat people
Medium: Wood, cassowary claw, feathers, fiber, cloth, seeds
Dimensions: H. 4 1/2 x W. 113 in. (11.4 x 287 cm)
Classification: Wood-Implements
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection; Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mrs. Mary C. Rockefeller, 1965
Object Number: 1978.412.1098
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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