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Object Number 37-40-50/2063
Display Title Iron spearhead
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spearhead, iron, ovate with central ridge, socket end
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Eastern area
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 38.2 x 10.1 x 2.5 cm (15 1/16 x 4 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-40-50/2063

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