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Spear - wood iron and brass, carving on shaft; point 27 1/2", shaft 32 1/2"
Spear - wood iron and brass, carving on shaft; point 27 1/2", shaft 32 1/2"
Object Number 58-18-50/10173
Display Title Spear - wood iron and brass, carving on shaft; point 27 1/2", shaft 32 1/2"
Descriptions
Object Description Spear - wood iron and brass, carving on shaft; point 27 1/2", shaft 32 1/2"
Inventory Description Spear, long grooved metal blade, wood shaft, incised grip, metal wrap
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 163.5 x 6.3 x 2.6 cm (64 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 58-18-50/10173

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