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1884.140.1897.3

Butt section of bamboo shaft for turtle harpoon. This is one of three sections of shaft [1884.140.1897 .1 - .2] which would have been used with a pointed head attached to a length of cord [1884.140.1897 .4]. [MOBB [OPS move] 17/9/2018]

1884.140.1897.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Butt section of bamboo shaft for turtle harpoon. This is one of three sections of shaft [1884.140.1897 .1 - .2] which would have been used with a pointed head attached to a length of cord [1884.140.1897 .4]. [MOBB [OPS move] 17/9/2018]
Date / Period
Date made: Unknown
Date collected
Unknown
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884, uncertain Found unentered: Found unentered
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Wound
Dimensions
Diameter: max 38 mm, Length: max 1927 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.140.1897.3 PR no.: 138/ 11935

Search terms: Weapon, Hunting, Tool, Harpoon-head, Harpoon Line, Harpoon, Winder, Hunting accessory

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