TRADITIONAL WEAPONS

1. BOW AND ARROW

       

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Bow and arrow are the main weapons in Papua. This kind of weapon is used to hunt and war. The bow is made from bamboo or wood, while the bowstring is made from rattan. The arrow is made from bamboo or wood or kangaroos' bones. 

Because this weapon is made from the natural materials, need a specialty to use this kind of weapon. 

2. SPEAR 

   
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Spear is one of traditional weapons in Papua. People there usuallu use this to hunt the animals there. The spear from Papua are made from natural materials such as wood/rocks. Every tribe has their own shape of spear which are the one with one spear and the other tribe has the 2 spears.