Детали

IPSMG:R.1938.1.90

Ipswich Collections

Knife made of curved coconut wood pointed at each end, with seven shark teeth lashed along the inner edge at intervals using plaited coconut fibre cord. Two teeth have broken historically and are now missing. Stuck-on label: '1938.1.90'. Used in combat together with coconut fibre armour.

Micronesia, Kiribati

19th Century

Coconut wood, Shark Tooth, coconut fibre