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1923.4.5

1 of 32 miniature iron arrowheads, used as currency. [El.B 06/04/2011]

1923.4.5

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Collection type: Object
Description: 1 of 32 miniature iron arrowheads, used as currency. [El.B 06/04/2011]
Long description: 1 of 32 miniature iron arrowheads, used as currency. Some of these were glued to the label but have now all fallen off. [El.B 06/04/2011]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Abajan
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source British Museum
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1923
Date collected: By 1923
Acquisition information: Donated: 1923
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal
Dimensions: Length: max 14 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1923.4.5

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