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