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Bianzi (Bayanzi) and Bangala spears with long iron points
Bianzi (Bayanzi) and Bangala spears with long iron points
Object Number 98-3-50/51408
Display Title Bianzi (Bayanzi) and Bangala spears with long iron points
Descriptions
Object Description Spears with iron points
Inventory Description Spears, long wavy-edged grooved blade, spiral grooved wood shaft
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bayanzi
  • Bianz
  • Bangala
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Congo River, central
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 162 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (63 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 98-3-50/51408 & 51408

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