Spearhead

Description

Spearhead (mataa rei pure-pure rova) of obsidian chipped into a half-disc shape with tang: Oceania, Polynesia, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), 19th century

Museum reference

A.1895.370

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Spearhead

Production information

Rapa Nui, Polynesia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Pacific Peoples

Materials

Obsidian

Physical description

Piece of obsidian in the shape of a half-disk with a handle-like extension.

Associations

Darsie Collection