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1925.14.2

Iron spear-butt of pointed quadrangular form, sometimes used as a drill. Socketed at the opposing end. [ASh [OPS move] 26/6/2017]

1925.14.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron spear-butt of pointed quadrangular form, sometimes used as a drill. Socketed at the opposing end. [ASh [OPS move] 26/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
North of Lake Kyoga
Cultural groups
Lango
Person
Field collector Jack Herbert Driberg
PRM source Jack Herbert Driberg
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1925
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Socketed
Dimensions
Width: max 14 mm, Length: max 292 mm, Depth: max 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.14.2

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Spear-head, Drill