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Accession No	1990.21.24
Name/Title	TARAKĀNIWHA, BIRD SPEAR POINT; MOA BONE
Brief Description	TARAKĀNIWHA, bird spear point made of moa bone and is broken off at both ends. It has double barbs along both edges and a chevron design on the shaft. It is creamy-brown in colour.
Classification	Spear/Armament T&E - Edged/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Credit Line	Whanganui / Taranaki
Primary Maker	Unknown
Primary Prod Place	Aotearoa/New Zealand
Measurement Reading	8.4 x 1.5cm
Signature/Marks	"1990.21.24" "6"
Collection	Harry Gedye

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