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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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| 36-56-50/1440 | Iron head of fish spear |
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| |
| 22-2-50/B3616.5 | Iron spear head money |
Currency
|
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| |
| 22-2-50/B3616.4 | Iron spear head money |
Currency
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