Spear Point

African

  • Titles Spear Point (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 5 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. (14.6 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.258
  • Work Type spear point
  • Classification Weapons and Ammunition

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