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1928.69.1271

Iron spear-head, with socket at base for a spear shaft, used as currency. Two small, horizontal prongs blade base. [JFK 7/8/2008]

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1928.69.1271

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron spear-head, with socket at base for a spear shaft, used as currency. Two small, horizontal prongs blade base. [JFK 7/8/2008]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Rengma Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
August 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Socketed, Process Forged (Metal), Process Beaten, Process Hammered
Dimensions
Width: max 60 mm, Length: max 686 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1271

Search terms: Currency, Marriage, Weapon, Token

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