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1947.6.3

Wooden spear or lance. Monoxylous, with the head 'stepped' down to a fine point. The butt tapers to a thin point. [ASh [OPS move] 21/8/2018]

1947.6.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden spear or lance. Monoxylous, with the head 'stepped' down to a fine point. The butt tapers to a thin point. [ASh [OPS move] 21/8/2018]
Geographical reference
South America
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America
Upper Amazon River
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939?, uncertain
Date collected
?By 1939
Acquisition information
Donated: Donated, uncertain Found unentered: 06/1947
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 2041 mm, Diameter: max 18 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1947.6.3

Search terms: Weapon, Spear

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