Spear point, perforated, edged with shark's teeth, fiber threaded

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Object Number 2005.1.114

Display Title Spear point, perforated, edged with shark's teeth, fiber threaded

Descriptions

Object Description Spear point, perforated, edged with shark's teeth, fiber threaded

Inventory Description Spearpoint, perforated, edged with shark's teeth, fiber threaded

Classification

Spear

Department Ethnographic

Materials Wood, Fiber, Shark tooth

Dimensions Overall: 24.5 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm (9 5/8 x 13/16 x 9/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 2005.1.114

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