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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