Spears

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Object Number 29-4-50/H848.2

Display Title Spears

Descriptions

Inventory Description Harpoon, triangular flat metal blade, fiber cord tether, wood shaft with zig zag

Classification

Harpoon

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo / Oriental Province / <County> / <City> / Rock hill Arokanggi Mekbengge's chefferie

Additional Geographic Terms Ituri-Kibali District; Arebi, 15 miles southwest of

Materials Wood, Metal, Fiber

Dimensions Overall: 118 x 1.6 x 5 cm (46 7/16 x 5/8 x 1 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 29-4-50/H848.2

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