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Spear
Object Number 989-33-30/11675
Display Title Spear
Descriptions
Object Description Fishing(?) spear of cane, fiber, feathers and iron. Single-barbed iron spearhead with a cane body; blade is notched into cane.
Inventory Description Arrow, barbed metal point, wood/reed shaft, feathers, fiber/string wrap, resin
Classification
  • Arrow
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Materials Reed, Wood, Metal, Feather, String, Fiber, Resin, Cane, Iron, Pitch
Dimensions Overall: 185.8 x 4.4 x 1.7 cm (73 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 989-33-30/11675
Provenance
Collector Stephen P. Kramer (1970-1975 ca. - 12/27/88)
Donor Stephen P. Kramer (1970-1975 ca. - 12/27/88)

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