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Object Number
2007.18.15.2
Display Title
Spear
Descriptions
Object Description
Spear
Inventory Description
Spear, carved wood shaft, hide wrapped, flat metal point inserted
Classification
- Spear
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1963-1964 or earlier
Culture
- San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Botswana
Additional Geographic Terms
Kalahari Desert
Materials
Wood, Iron, Sinew
Dimensions
Overall: 118 x 2 x 2.2 cm (46 7/16 x 13/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2007.18.15.2
Credit Line
Gift of Irven DeVore
Provenance
Collector
Irven DeVore
(1963-1964 - 12/27/07)
Donor
Irven DeVore
(1963-1964 - 12/27/07)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007.18.15.1 | Spear |
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|
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|
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