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Wooden spear with metal point. Imparara
Wooden spear with metal point. Imparara
Object Number 49-14-50/8256
Display Title Wooden spear with metal point. Imparara
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Imparara
Inventory Description Spear, ovate metal blade, wood shaft, skin wrapped haft, metal wrapped end
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Lambia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Chinunka; Misuku Mountains, at the foot of the
Materials Wood, Metal, Skin
Dimensions Overall: 156.6 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (61 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8256

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