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Bianzi (Bayanzi) and Bangala spears with iron points
Bianzi (Bayanzi) and Bangala spears with iron points
Object Number 98-3-50/51407
Display Title Bianzi (Bayanzi) and Bangala spears with iron points
Descriptions
Object Description Long spears
Inventory Description Spears, eccentric ridged ovate blade, wood shaft
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bangala
  • Bianz
  • Bayanzi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Congo River, central
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 181.3 x 5.5 x 1.7 cm (71 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 98-3-50/51407

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