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One large spear with iron head and point on opposite end
One large spear with iron head and point on opposite end
Object Number 46-78-50/6031
Display Title One large spear with iron head and point on opposite end
Descriptions
Object Description One large spear with iron head and point on opposite end; wooden shaft covered with leather
Inventory Description Spear, curvilinear incised metal blade, leather covered wood shaft, metal tip
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hausa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan
Materials Wood, Metal, Leather, Vegetable fiber, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 199 x 6.7 x 3.7 cm (78 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6031
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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