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1928.69.10

Spear, with a large iron blade with double backwards facing barbs. The shaft is made from wood and terminates in a socketed, butt spike. [ASh [OPS move] 22/8/2018]

1928.69.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear, with a large iron blade with double backwards facing barbs. The shaft is made from wood and terminates in a socketed, butt spike. [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 1920
Date collected
March 1920
Acquisition information
Loaned: 11/1920 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Socketed
Dimensions
Length: max 1784 mm, Width: max 127 mm, Depth: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.10

Search terms: Weapon, Trade, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Spear

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