Spear head of iron

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Object Number 69-30-10/2188

Display Title Spear head of iron

Descriptions

Inventory Description Metal, iron flat blade with iron-covered wood handle, incised design on blade

Classification

Spear

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Western Arctic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Alaska

Materials Iron, Wood

Dimensions Overall: 35.6 x 8 x 0.2 cm (14 x 3 1/8 x 1/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 69-30-10/2188

Provenance

Collector Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (1867-1868)

Donor Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (1869)

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