Chief’s Hunting spear
Maker
Unknown, Huaorani (Waorani)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Datec. 1995
Dimensions69 3/4” L x 3/4” Diam.
Materials/TechniqueFeathers, wood, Astrocaryum chambira (Chambira palm) palm wood and cordage
SignedNone
Credit LineGift of Carolynne Whitefeather
Object numberNLA2011.91.WHI
DescriptionTraditional weapon called tapa, a long lance with a sharp point. It is decorated with a yellow feather tied on with Chambira palm cordage.
Place of origin / madeSouth America
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