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1916.45.212

Arrow made from palm mid-rib. The arrow is sharpened to a point at the head end with two thorn barbs. [FB 11/06/2014]

1916.45.212

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Collection type
Object
Description
Arrow made from palm mid-rib. The arrow is sharpened to a point at the head end with two thorn barbs. [FB 11/06/2014]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Ndelle
Cultural groups
Ikwerre Igbo
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 Found unentered: 10/06/2014
Materials and processes
Material Plant Thorn, Material Palm Wood Plant, Material Poison, Process Fletched, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 493 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1916.45.212

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Arrow

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