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1930.43.141.1

Fishing arrow head of iron with 13 barbs cut out of the shaft. [MJD 14/05/2009]

1930.43.141.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fishing arrow head of iron with 13 barbs cut out of the shaft. [MJD 14/05/2009]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
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 Forged (Metal), Process Socketed
Dimensions
Width: max 9 mm, Length: max 105 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.43.141.1

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