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Object Number 48-36-50/7285
Display Title Iron spearhead
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal arms, spear point, iron, heavily corroded, chipped and flaking
Classification
  • Spear Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Intrasite Hospital Area
Additional Geographic Terms Firestone Plantation
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 21.2 x 3.2 x 0.5 cm (8 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-36-50/7285
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1948)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1948)

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