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2018.252.1

Spear with socketed spear-head of iron. Spear-head has a raised midrib on both sides and decorative incisions on the socket. The butt of the spear has a socketed lozenge-shaped butt spike. [MdeA [OPS move] 28/9/2018]

2018.252.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear with socketed spear-head of iron. Spear-head has a raised midrib on both sides and decorative incisions on the socket. The butt of the spear has a socketed lozenge-shaped butt spike. [MdeA [OPS move] 28/9/2018]
Geographical reference
Africa
Africa
Person
PRM source Unknown Source
Date
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 28/09/2018
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Wood Plant, Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 23 mm, Width: max 64 mm, Length: max 1966 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2018.252.1

Search terms: Weapon, Spear, Spear-head