The George Brown Collection at Minpaku
An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
Ritual swords from the Bismarck Archipelago
Used during the initiation rites in a secret society. Fake attacks are performed against novices using these swords.
| Collection Number | H0136624 |
|---|---|
| Artefact | Dance ornament |
| Location | Bismarck Archipelago (New Britain/New Ireland) |
| Materials | Softwood, Colouring, Plant fibre, twigs |
| Dimensions/Weight | H: 2.8 cm / W: 10.9 cm / D: 78.4 cm / Wght: 62.4 g |
| Collection Number | H0136626 |
|---|---|
| Artefact | Dance ornament |
| Location | Bismarck Archipelago (New Britain/New Ireland) |
| Materials | Softwood, Colouring - Probably including European Colour, Plant fibre, twigs, String. |
| Dimensions/Weight | H: 5.1 cm / W: 9.9 cm / D: 82.4 cm / Wght: 75.4 g |