Spear, wide tapered metal blade, serrated base, wood shaft, metal wraps

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Object Number 17-41-50/B1897.1

Display Title Spear, wide tapered metal blade, serrated base, wood shaft, metal wraps

Descriptions

Object Description Ornamental comb; spear

Inventory Description Spear, wide tapered metal blade, serrated base, wood shaft, metal wraps

Classification

Spear

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Materials Wood, Metal

Dimensions Overall: 187.8 x 8.7 x 1.9 cm (73 15/16 x 3 7/16 x 3/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 17-41-50/B1897.1

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