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1908.59.8

Blowpipe with spear-head. [El.B 30/01/2008]

1908.59.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Blowpipe with spear-head. [El.B 30/01/2008]
Long description
Blowpipe with spear-head. The blowpipe is of dark brown wood. The spear-head is long and leaf-shaped with a tang, bound to the pipe with cane. [El.B 30/01/2008]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Kayan
Iban
Person
Field collector Arthur Frederick Sharp
PRM source Arthur Frederick Sharp
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 2160 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.59.8

Search terms: Weapon, Blowpipe, Spear-head

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