Accession No
TEMP.03706
Description
Ihe. Barbed spear
Place
Oceania; Polynesia; Hawaii
Period
late 18th- early 19th century
Source
?von Hügel, Anatole [?donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
TEMP.03706
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Ihe
Measurements
35mm x 35mm x 2580mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A fragmented old paper label attached near the barb reads 'A.v', possibly referring to Anatole von Hügel.
Event Date
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu
Description (Physical description)
Barbed wooden ihe, carved from the solid. A long cylindrical shaft and hexagonal tapered point with eight rows of triple, faceted barbs.
Event Date 10/6/2025
Author: Rachel Hand
Context (Amendments / updates)
Hawaiian ihe, probably late 18 to early 19th century.
Event Date 3/9/2025
Author: Rachel Hand
FM:327020
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