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47 Small arrows of sharp pointed head with barbs, and bamboo shafts
47 Small arrows of sharp pointed head with barbs, and bamboo shafts
Object Number 46-78-50/6060
Display Title 47 Small arrows of sharp pointed head with barbs, and bamboo shafts
Descriptions
Object Description 47 Small arrows of sharp pointed head with barbs, and bamboo shafts with incised designs
Inventory Description Arrows, small barbed metal points, wood shaft, incised design, some leaf-fletch
Classification
  • Arrow
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pygmy
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Congo
Materials Wood, Metal, Leaf
Dimensions Overall: 47.6 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm (18 3/4 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 47
Label on object 46-78-50/6060
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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