1 Zulu spear

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Object Number 32-3-50/1

Display Title 1 Zulu spear

Descriptions

Object Description Zulu spear

Inventory Description Spear, elongated, corroded metal blade, wood shaft with skin wrapped haft

Classification

Spear

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Zulu

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Additional Geographic Terms Zululand

Materials Wood, Metal, Skin

Dimensions Overall: 153.4 x 3.4 x 2 cm (60 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 32-3-50/1

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