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Tapir spear
Object Number 08-12-30/73031
Display Title Tapir spear
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spear, pointed one end, long cylindrical shaft, chip carved diamonds at top
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tariana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Additional Geographic Terms Tariana; Lower Vaupés
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 206 x 2.3 x 2.1 cm (81 1/8 x 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 08-12-30/73031

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