Accession No
Z 19617.1
Description
Spearhead made of metal with a long narrow blade, with rounded shoulders and a prominent midrib; socket is split. The blade is decorated with a pair of grooves either side of the midrib, and with geometric grooves on the socket. Spearhead has come away from the shaft, Z 19617.2.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Gamo Province; Gughé highlands; Mount Tola
Period
Source
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 19617.1
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal
Local Term
Measurements
480mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for Z 19617[.1-2] reads: 'Spear, with narrow, triangular blade with prominent midrib, socketed; the whole head is elaborately engraved. The top and bottom of the shaft is bound with a thin metal spiral.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Spearhead made of metal with a long narrow blade, with rounded shoulders and a prominent midrib; socket is split. The blade is decorated with a pair of grooves either side of the midrib, and with geometric grooves on the socket. Spearhead has come away from the shaft, Z 19617.2.
Event Date 4/11/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:123239
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