Iron spearhead

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Object Number 37-40-50/2064

Display Title Iron spearhead

Descriptions

Inventory Description Spearhead, lanceolate head, socketed end, remains of wood shaft

Classification

Raw Material
Spear

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Additional Geographic Terms East Africa

Materials Iron, Wood

Dimensions Overall: 40.5 x 8.2 x 2.4 cm (15 15/16 x 3 1/4 x 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 37-40-50/2064

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