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1930.43.140

Harpoon-head. [ASh [OPS move] 20/6/2017]

1930.43.140

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Collection type
Object
Description
Harpoon-head. [ASh [OPS move] 20/6/2017]
Long description
Harpoon head, made from iron with a socketed body. There are three barbs attached to the body and the shaft is covered with raised triangular sections. [ASh [OPS move] 20/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Onitsha
Cultural groups
Igbo
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
July - September 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Socketed, Process Hammered
Dimensions
Width: max 33 mm, Length: max 294 mm, Depth: max 29 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.43.140

Search terms: Fishing, Hunting, Weapon, Harpoon-head, Hunting accessory, Fishing Accessory

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