One spear of metal whose point ends in a straight cutting edge

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Object Number 46-78-50/6077

Display Title One spear of metal whose point ends in a straight cutting edge

Descriptions

Object Description Spear of metal whose point ends in a straight cutting edge; the body is covered with a strip of iron

Inventory Description Spear, iron shaft, copper and iron wrapped, tapered to point, triangular blade

Classification

Spear

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Materials Steel, Copper

Dimensions Overall: 155 x 8 x 2 cm (61 x 3 1/8 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-78-50/6077

Provenance

Owner William T. Shepherd (12/19/1900)

Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (12/19/1900 - 1916)

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

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