BLOWGUN - Kenyan or Penihing culture, Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia - Late 19th - early 20th century

BLOWGUN
Kenyan or Penihing culture, Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood, plant fibers and iron
Long. : 90.5; Long. Spearhead: 20.5 cm

A cylindrical section of wood hollowed out in the center to form the barrel of the blowgun – blowguns were used for hunting monkeys and small game. Its distinctive feature is a double-edged, leaf-shaped spearhead held in place by a spiral binding of braided plant fibers; and an iron rod on the opposite side.

Provenance: Former French private collection.

Ref.: 7177

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