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Iron head of fish spear
Object Number 36-56-50/1439
Display Title Iron head of fish spear
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spearhead, iron rod, pointed on both ends, barbed
Classification
  • Fishing and trapping
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Barotse
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zambia
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 29.5 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm (11 5/8 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-56-50/1439

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