Accession No
Z 19617.2
Description
Shaft of a spear The shaft is made of dark wood with a circular cross-section, and is tapered towards both terminals. The shaft is bound at both ends with coiled metal strips.
Place
Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Gamo Province; Gughé highlands; Mount Tola
Period
Source
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 19617.2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Metal
Local Term
Measurements
30mm x 20mm x 1430mm Weight 0.35kg
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)
Shaft of a spear The shaft is made of dark wood with a circular cross-section, and is tapered towards both terminals. The shaft is bound at both ends with coiled metal strips.
Event Date 4/11/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:300091
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