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Object #     2006-159/56
Object name     Barbed Staff
Culture of Origin     Rennell Island, Solomon Islands
Materials     Wood
Techniques     Carved
Dimensions     L: 52 in, W: 6 in, D: 1.5 in
Exhibit Label    

The barbed, carved staffs were not used as spears, but carried by men during certain ceremonies.

Source     Mr. Jeff Homchick; Mr. Michael Homchick
Credit     Gift of Jeff Homchick & Michael Homchick


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