Two wooden sticks, stripped of their bark; 1 metal spear point

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Object Number 971-2-50/11636

Display Title Two wooden sticks, stripped of their bark; 1 metal spear point

Descriptions

Inventory Description Arrow, metal and spatulate, 2 carved wooden sticks, bark removed

Classification

Arrow

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert

Materials Wood, Metal

Dimensions Overall: 31 x 2.4 x 0.7 cm (12 3/16 x 15/16 x 1/4 in.)

Quantity 3

Label on object 971-2-50/11636

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