Sword

Warfare was frequent within this group of 33 coral atolls, used to settle disputes over land ownership and titles. Current analysis of historic examples is determining the age of the weapon as well as the loss of shark species. Commonly used species (Spot-tail and Dusky sharks) are now no longer found in these waters.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
95/1993/3
Collection Class
Arms and armour
Collection Area Region
MICRO
Material
woodwoodshark teethvegetable fibre
Common Name
sword
Simple Name
sword
Production County
Gilbert Islands
Production Country
Kiribati

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shark tooth-edged sword