One harpoon of reed shaft and metal point with two barbs on each side

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Object Number 46-78-50/6072

Display Title One harpoon of reed shaft and metal point with two barbs on each side

Descriptions

Object Description Harpoon of reed shaft and metal point with two barbs on each side

Inventory Description Arrow or harpoon, barbed metal point, tied to wood shaft with fiber cord

Classification

Arrow

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Materials Wood, Fiber, Metal

Dimensions Overall: 105 x 2 x 1.2 cm (41 5/16 x 13/16 x 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-78-50/6072

Provenance

Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900 - 1916)

Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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