Accession No
1940.106.14
Description
Small, iron split socketed arrowhead. The blade is angular with a midrib; pair of short barbs on both edges of the shank.
Place
Africa; Central Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Period
Source
Gilson, V. (Professor) [vendor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1940.106.14
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
40mm
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)
Small, iron split socketed arrowhead. The blade is angular with a midrib; pair of short barbs on both edges of the shank.
Event Date 7/11/2022
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:300122
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