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1978.20.50.3

One of two blocked arrows. With rounded metal head bound on with strips of hide and wooden shaft, decorated with linear incisions on one end. For associated objects see [1978.20.50 .1 - .4] [PRA [OPS move] 25/10/2017]

1978.20.50.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of two blocked arrows. With rounded metal head bound on with strips of hide and wooden shaft, decorated with linear incisions on one end. For associated objects see [1978.20.50 .1 - .4] [PRA [OPS move] 25/10/2017]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
East of Mount Elgon
Cultural groups
Tiati
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1978
Date collected
By 1978
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Metal, Process Bound, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 10 mm, Width: max 11 mm, Length: max 416 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.50.3 Other numbers: JB134

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Animal Gear, Religion, Medicine, Children and Childcare, Arrow, Surgical Instrument, Religious Object, Goat Accessory, Sheep Accessory

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