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 November 16, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/278.