Stingray barb spear; Unknown; New Zealand; 1276
Stingray barb spear
About this objectA stingray barb spear used to catch birds, it has very fine serrations at the narrow end. It would have been tied to a long stick and the hunter would stand patiently under the tree awaiting his opportunity to spear a bird.
Date MadeUnknown
Place Made Medium and MaterialsBone
Measurements18cm long
Credit LineTaonga
Object Type Object number1276
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