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colin henshaw · 3rd May 2009, 01:16 PM

Hi

I've had a group of these long wooden spears from Melanesia stored away for some time, and decided to get some out and take a few pictures. They are very long (8 to 10 feet) and incredibly finely detailed, probably made with stone tools.

The ones shown are from New Hebrides, Solomom Islands and New Guinea, I think.

Has anyone seen the 1960s documentary on the Dani of New Guinea "Dead Birds" ?

3rd May 2009, 01:16 PM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Oceanic wooden spears for comment Hi I've had a group of these long wooden spears from Melanesia stored away for some time, and decided to get some out and take a few pictures. They are very long (8 to 10 feet) and incredibly finely detailed, probably made with stone tools. The ones shown are from New Hebrides, Solomom Islands and New Guinea, I think. Has anyone seen the 1960s documentary on the Dani of New Guinea "Dead Birds" ? Attached Images