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1986.10.9

Wooden spear with indented surface and bark cloth binding. [AFS [OPS move] 18/6/2018]

1986.10.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden spear with indented surface and bark cloth binding. [AFS [OPS move] 18/6/2018]
Long description
Wooden spear with indented surface and bark cloth binding. The spear is bound near the point with a piece of bark cloth and red textile string. The entire surface of the spear has been indented to give a dimpled surface. The point has broken off. [AFS [OPS move] 18/6/2018]
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Leicestershire Museums
PRM source Jane Leggett
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1986
Date collected
By 1986
Acquisition information
Donated: 1986
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Bark Cloth Textile Plant, Material Animal Fur Skin, Material Textile, Process Bound, Process Beaten
Dimensions
Diameter: max 13 mm, Length: max 2275 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1986.10.9

Search terms: Weapon, Spear

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