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1923.4.6

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

1923.4.6

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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 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.4.6

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Currency, Arrow-head, Token

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