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Hunting spear with tntergral point, lancetype, called "skillet"
Hunting spear with tntergral point, lancetype, called "skillet"
Object Number 991-17-30/11704
Display Title Hunting spear with tntergral point, lancetype, called "skillet"
Descriptions
Object Description Hunting spear with tntergral point, lancetype, called "skillet"
Inventory Description Spear, lanceolate tip
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 193 x 5.2 x 1.4 cm (76 x 2 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11704
Provenance
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)

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