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Gum on stick, end has been shaped like arrowtip; 10 x 0.25 in.
Gum on stick, end has been shaped like arrowtip; 10 x 0.25 in.
Object Number 971-2-50/11544
Display Title Gum on stick, end has been shaped like arrowtip; 10 x 0.25 in.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stick, carved wood, one end tapered to point, sinew wrappings at center
Classification
  • Stick
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Wood, Sinew
Dimensions Overall: 25 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm (9 13/16 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11544
Provenance
Collector John Yellen (April 1968 - August 1970)

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