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Spear, ridged iron head, blunt iron point fitted over opposite end (kunga)
Spear, ridged iron head, blunt iron point fitted over opposite end (kunga)
Object Number 39-39-50/3824
Display Title Spear, ridged iron head, blunt iron point fitted over opposite end (kunga)
Descriptions
Indigenous Term kunga
Inventory Description Spear, pointed ovoid ridged blade on wood shaft with metal spike at end
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 165.3 x 6.3 x 1.6 cm (65 1/16 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3824

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