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1916.45.143

Socketed, decorated spear-head, ?a charm.

1916.45.143

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Collection type
Object
Description
Socketed, decorated spear-head, ?a charm.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Eket Cross River
Person
Field collector Percy Amaury Talbot
PRM source Percy Amaury Talbot
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1916
Date collected
By 1916
Acquisition information
Donated: 1916
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast, Process Socketed, Process Riveted, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 628 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1916.45.143

Search terms: Weapon, Religion, Ornament, Spear-head, Amulet