Indigenous Matis Spear
Indigenous Matis Spear
Regular price
$700.00 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$700.00 USD
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Original and rare. Cannot be found for sale online.
Museum quality.
Handle: 140 cm x 2.2 cm
Blade: 40 cm x 5 cm
180 cm total length
About 600 grams
Bamboo blade colored with achiote paste, thread made of
chambira palm leaves, glue made of bee propolis, handle made
of unknown wood, possibly tamshi.
Obtained from federal rangers who protect the tribe’s land from
trespassers. The Matis live using their natural ways to this day,
hunting and gathering.