Accession No

1940.106.11


Description

Iron split socketed arrowhead. The blade is kite shaped with a partial midrib.


Place

Africa; Central Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo


Period


Source

Gilson, V. (Professor) [vendor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1940.106.11


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Iron


Local Term


Measurements

65mm


Events

Context (Amendments / updates)
An original note from the vendor, Professor V. Gilson, stated that 15 arrowheads were in the collection. However, only 14 were noted on the catalogue card as having been accessioned and only 14 arrowheads found. It is unknown what happened to the 15th arrowhead.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
List provided by vendor, Professor V. Gilson, in MAA Archives, 1939 Correspondence, and dated 20/6/1939: '15 pointes de flêches, en fer ou cuivre, simples ou barbelées, de formes différentes'
Event Date 20/6/1939
Author: Mark Elliott


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1940.106[.1-14]: '14 metal arrows heads of various types. 2 of them brass rest iron. Purch. Prof. Gilson. Ostend.'

Event Date 1940
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Iron split socketed arrowhead. The blade is kite shaped with a partial midrib.
Event Date 7/11/2022
Author: Sam Daisley


FM:300119

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