Obsidian Spearhead Easter Island, Oceania

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Object description :

"Obsidian Spearhead Easter Island, Oceania "

Mata'a spearhead from Easter Island.
The blade, cut into a point from a piece of black obsidian (volcanic glass), is fitted with a peduncle for attaching it to the weapon.
Good condition; two marginal chips.
Cf: Ancient tools, and unpublished forms (in shattered obsidian) belonging to the Polished Stone civilization of Easter Island, Dr Stephen Chauvet, Bulletin de la Société préhistorique francaise, 1935.
https://www.persee.fr/doc/bspf_0249-7638_1935_num_32_7_6134

Price: 180 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'etat

Material: Other
Width: 7,5 cm
Height: 8 cm

Reference: 1398667