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Spear, wooden shaft, long iron point, opposite end pointed wood. Separate iron
Spear, wooden shaft, long iron point, opposite end pointed wood. Separate iron
Object Number 973-16-50/11405.1
Display Title Spear, wooden shaft, long iron point, opposite end pointed wood. Separate iron
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spear, long metal spike on wood shaft, butt end worked to resin-covered point
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hamar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Wood, Metal, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 132.5 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm (52 3/16 x 11/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-16-50/11405.1

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