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1928.69.1

Spear, consisting of a wooden shaft with a socketed linear shaped blade with flared projections. There is an iron butt spike at the opposing end of the shaft. [ASh [OPS move] 22/8/2018]

1928.69.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear, consisting of a wooden shaft with a socketed linear shaped blade with flared projections. There is an iron butt spike at the opposing end of the shaft. [ASh [OPS move] 22/8/2018]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Lotha Naga
Rengma Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
July 1919
Acquisition information
Loaned: 03/1920 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Socketed
Dimensions
Depth: max 26 mm, Length: max 2148 mm, Width: max 64 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1

Search terms: Weapon, Trade, Spear

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