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1954.5.72

Double spear head. [ASh [OPS move] 26/6/2017]

1954.5.72

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Collection type
Object
Description
Double spear head. [ASh [OPS move] 26/6/2017]
Long description
Double spear-head of iron with a brass band decorating the socket of the spear. The band is incised with a decorative pattern. [ASh [OPS move] 26/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Chad
Africa > Central Africa > Chad
Darfur El Fasher [Lake Chad (Kanem)]
Cultural groups
Kanem
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1934 - 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Socketed
Dimensions
Width: max 69 mm, Depth: max 22 mm, Length: max 489 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.5.72 Other numbers: 37D.32B

Search terms: Weapon, Reproduction, Status, Spear-head