Lot 302b, Auction 3/19/2026: Papua New Guinea Bamboo Arrows, Bow, & Fishing Spears

$520.00

In stock

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A collection of bamboo, reed, and wood hunting and fishing implements including arrows, fishing spears, and a bow. The long projectile shafts, resembling light spears or javelins, are made from lightweight bamboo and cane and were designed for use with large bows in the hunting of birds and small game. Several fishing spears feature multi-pronged tips with serrated bamboo or wooden blades, secured with woven cane or fiber lashings. The accompanying bow retains a simple cord string made from twisted gut or dried hide. Size of longest: 62.5″ L x 0.6″ W (158.8 cm x 1.5 cm)

Condition: One bamboo shaft is missing the blade head. The rest are intact. Staining and discoloration.

Provenance: ex-private Denver collection, Colorado, USA

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