Iron spearhead

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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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