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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