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Socketed iron point - about 2' long
Socketed iron point - about 2' long
Object Number 40-91-50/5129
Display Title Socketed iron point - about 2' long
Descriptions
Object Description Socketed iron point - about 2' long; squared off just above socket and at tip
Inventory Description Spearpoint, long cylindrical rod, socketed end, tapered point
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Masai
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms East Africa
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 72.7 x 2.4 x 2.4 cm (28 5/8 x 15/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-91-50/5129

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