Peruvian Kaxinawá decorated spear
Title
Peruvian Kaxinawá decorated spear
Subject
Kaxinawá, Kensinger, Peru, spear
Description
This spear is constructed from palm bark, as well as long and sharply pointed with even, opposite, jagged edges. Pink string is bunched together at the base of the spear head. The spear handle is decorated with pink, black, and white string designs. In addition, two red feathers and small yellow feathers are located at the top of the handle. This spear is made for fetility rites, though very similar to spears meant for warfare or pig-hunting.
Creator
Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Awadetsati
Date Created
c. 20th century
Contributor
Kenneth Kensinger
Type
ritual
Publisher
Temple University Anthropology Lab
Identifier
1966-1-163
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Citation
Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Awadetsati, “Peruvian Kaxinawá decorated spear,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed May 3, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/278.