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1929.86.1

Combined elephant goad and matchlock gun. [MJD 21/11/2012]

1929.86.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Combined elephant goad and matchlock gun. [MJD 21/11/2012]
Long description
Combined elephant goad and matchlock gun. The barrel of the gun forms the handle. The goad has a hook and spike. [MJD 21/11/2012]
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source James Thomas Hooper
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
By 1929
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1929
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 840 mm, Width: max 187 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1929.86.1

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