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1928.22.8.1

Iron spearhead, with long socket. [ASh [OPS move] 26/6/2017]

1928.22.8.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron spearhead, with long socket. [ASh [OPS move] 26/6/2017]
Long description
Iron spearhead, with long socket. Prominent midrib going down the blade. There is an animal hide guard around the head of the spear, which seems fused to the metal. For the associated butt see 1928.22.8 .2. [ASh [OPS move] 26/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Pokot
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
By 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Forged (Metal), Process Socketed, Process Hammered
Dimensions
Depth: max 20 mm, Width: max 56 mm, Length: max 732 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.22.8.1

Search terms: Weapon, Spear-head