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1884.140.1897.4

Bundle of twisted plant fibre cord tied to an iron point, possibly covered in ?resin, with a bifurcated butt. This would have been attached to a bamboo shaft cut into three sections [1884.140.1897 .1 - .3]. [MOBB [OPS move] 17/9/2018]


1884.140.1897.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bundle of twisted plant fibre cord tied to an iron point, possibly covered in ?resin, with a bifurcated butt. This would have been attached to a bamboo shaft cut into three sections [1884.140.1897 .1 - .3]. [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 Iron Metal, Material Textile, Material Plant Fibre, Material Resin Plant, Process Twisted, Process Tied
Dimensions
Height: max 114 mm bundle, Width: max 288 mm bundle, Length: max 793 mm bundle
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.140.1897.4 PR no.: 138/ 11935

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