Spike

African

  • Titles Spike (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 10 3/8 x 2 x 3/4 in. (26.4 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.231
  • Work Type spike
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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