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1884.19.209

Spear, possibly made from palm wood or stained reed, which has been split at one end to allow for the poisoned spear head to be inserted. The spear head is currently missing from the shaft. [ASh [OPS move] 21/8/2018]


1884.19.209

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear, possibly made from palm wood or stained reed, which has been split at one end to allow for the poisoned spear head to be inserted. The spear head is currently missing from the shaft. [ASh [OPS move] 21/8/2018]
Geographical reference
Unknown
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Material Poison, Material Palm Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Split
Dimensions
Length: max 2221 mm, Diameter: max 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.19.209 PR Cat other PR nos: 777

Search terms: Weapon, Spear, Poison