Hammered Silver Miniature Spear Thrower
Object type: Spear thrower
Department: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Culture: Peru; north or central coast (?)
Date: 8th–mid-16th century
Medium: Silver (hammered), gilt
Dimensions: H x W: 7/16 x 3 15/16in. (1.2 x 10cm)
Classification: Metal-Ornaments
Geography:     Peru  
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
Accession year: 1964