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1912.31.26

Spear comprising a pointed steel blade with tang, bound to the top of a wooden shaft with strips of cane. [JMC [OPS move] 23/8/2018]

1912.31.26

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear comprising a pointed steel blade with tang, bound to the top of a wooden shaft with strips of cane. [JMC [OPS move] 23/8/2018]
Long description
Spear comprising a pointed steel blade with tang, bound to the top of a wooden shaft with strips of cane. The blade has an ogee-section, having one edge thickened on either face. [JMC [OPS move] 23/8/2018]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Kayan
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
By 1912
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1912
Materials and processes
Material Steel Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 28 mm, Width: max 51 mm, Length: max 2356 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1912.31.26

Search terms: Weapon, Spear

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