Summary
Alternative Names: Polearm
Spear with double edged centrally ribbed blade and wooden shaft. Its provenance is unknown, but an old tag with object reads: 'Indian Polearm'. Transferred from the National Gallery of Victoria in 1955 - Gallery Stock No. 3169/3.
Physical Description
Spear with double edged centrally ribbed blade 455 mm long with two downward-curved crossbars at base, attached to brown lacquered wooden shaft. Overall length 259.5 cm. Head consists of central spear and two short lugs or wings, curved backwards.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1955
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India
Indian provenance is not confirmed, but is suggested on old tag. -
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Overall Dimensions
2595 mm (Length), 170 mm (Width), 40 mm (Depth)
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