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Object #     2006-159/65
Object name     Barbed Staff
Culture of Origin     Rennell Island, Solomon Islands
Materials     Wood
Techniques     Carved
Dimensions     L: 70.5 in, W: 4.5 in, D: 1 in
Exhibit Label    

Armed combat typically took the form of raids rather than formal war in the Solomon Islands. 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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