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Spear
Object Number 29-4-50/H807
Display Title Spear
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spear, triangular metal blade with cutout/spiralled neck on wood shaft, metal co
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mabinza
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Uele-I-Timbiri District; Buta, southwest of
Materials Wood, Iron, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 102.5 x 3 x 2 cm (40 3/8 x 1 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-4-50/H807

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