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1966.1.376.8

Bamboo dart sharpened at both ends. One end dipped in poison. Part of a set of blow pipe darts and container [see 1966.1.376 .1 - .9]. [RH [OPS move] 8/2/2019]

1966.1.376.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo dart sharpened at both ends. One end dipped in poison. Part of a set of blow pipe darts and container [see 1966.1.376 .1 - .9]. [RH [OPS move] 8/2/2019]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Orang Ulu
Person
Field collector Mrs J.V. Robson
PRM source Ipswich Museum
PRM source Patricia Margaret Maclaren Butler
Date / Period
Date made: Circa by 1860-1869
Date collected
circa 1860s
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Poison, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 4 mm, Length: max 223 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.376.8

Search terms: Weapon, Blowpipe Dart