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1930.73.3

Blowpipe with eccentric bore, with one covered with copper alloy. Tied to the same end with plaited cane are an iron spearhead and a foresight consisting of a strip of copper alloy with a small loop. [El.B 30/4/2007]

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1930.73.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Blowpipe with eccentric bore, with one covered with copper alloy. Tied to the same end with plaited cane are an iron spearhead and a foresight consisting of a strip of copper alloy with a small loop. [El.B 30/4/2007]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source James Thomas Hooper
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
By 1930
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Cane Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Length: max 1520 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.73.3

Search terms: Weapon, Blowpipe, Spear-head

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