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1935.55.4

Spear with string integral spear-thrower and leaf-shaped iron blade with nailed copper fastening and wooden shaft. [PH [OPS move] 6/7/2018]

1935.55.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear with string integral spear-thrower and leaf-shaped iron blade with nailed copper fastening and wooden shaft. [PH [OPS move] 6/7/2018]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Northern Nigeria
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Glendining's Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1935
Date collected
By 1935
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1935
Materials and processes
Material String, Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound
Dimensions
Width: max 67 mm, Depth: max 25 mm, Length: max 1657 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.55.4
Research and responses

The spear given this number [1935.55.4] had no information with it but matches the description closely. However if a spear is found that deems this assertion to be incorrect please amend the record and spear number. [PH [OPS move] 6/7/2018]

Search terms: Weapon, Spear, Spear-thrower

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