- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Arrow, made from iron, possibly an ogee blade and two barbs. The arrowhead is socketed. For the other associated objects see 1959.5.51 .1 - .5 [ASh [OPS move] 13/10/2017]
- Geographical reference
- Ituri Forest
- Cultural groups
- Budu
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1954
- Date collected
- 1958
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1959
- Materials and processes
- Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Socketed
- Dimensions
- Length: max 44 mm, Width: max 14 mm, Depth: max 6 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1959.5.51.5
Search terms: Archery Weapon, Punishment and Torture, Arrow
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