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1891.38.2

Throwing spear, with a leaf shaped metal bladewith barbs beneath it and a twisted extending tang. The shaft is wooden and bound at each end with metal strips. [AB [OPS move] 17/7/2018]


1891.38.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Throwing spear, with a leaf shaped metal bladewith barbs beneath it and a twisted extending tang. The shaft is wooden and bound at each end with metal strips. [AB [OPS move] 17/7/2018]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector John Edward Hine
Field collector Universities' Mission to Central Africa
PRM source John Edward Hine
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1891
Date collected
Before 1891
Acquisition information
Donated: 1891
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Twisted, Process Bound, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 33 mm, Depth: max 14 mm, Length: max 1253 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1891.38.2

Search terms: Weapon, Spear