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1942.13.974

Iron fish hook. [ASh [OPS move] 20/6/2017]

1942.13.974

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron fish hook. [ASh [OPS move] 20/6/2017]
Long description
Iron fish hook, with a socketed body. The hook is shaped like a barbed arrow head. [ASh [OPS move] 20/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Socketed
Dimensions
Depth: max 8 mm, Width: max 15 mm, Length: max 92 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.974 Other numbers: 121049

Search terms: Weapon, Fishing, Hook, Spear-head, Fishing Accessory

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