Metal Spear Points

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Photo by John Bentham.
Metal Spear Points
Photo by John Bentham.
Artist/Maker
Datedate unknown
MediumMetal (Bronze ?)
DimensionsOverall (2023.10.38a): 14 × 1 1/2 × 5/8 in. (35.6 × 3.8 × 1.5 cm) Overall (2023.10.38b): 14 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 5/8 in. (36.2 × 3.8 × 1.7 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from the Hamilton College Anthropology Department
Object number2023.10.38a-b
Not on view
DescriptionTwo metal spears with decorative split, serraded shafts. Open at ends for attachment to wooden handles/shafts. Possibly African (?)
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Additional Details

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Medium: Metal
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Date: date unknown
Medium: Iron
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Arrow with metal arrowhead
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Date: c. 1850-75
Medium: Wood, metal, sinew, and feathers
Object number: 1984.549
Photo by John Bentham.
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Date: 1850-1943
Medium: Leather, brass, unspecified metal, dyed and inlaid bone
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Bow
Bow
Unknown artist
Date: unknown
Medium: Wood, sinew, hide and black paint
Object number: 1984.554
Image Not Available for Sinew-backed bow
Sinew-backed bow
Unknown artist
Date: unknown
Medium: Wood and sinew
Object number: 1984.555
Photo by John Bentham.
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Date: date unknown
Medium: Wood, woven grass
Object number: 2023.10.27
Photo by John Bentham.
Knobkerrie (Club)
Unknown artist
Date: date unknown
Medium: Wood with pigment
Object number: 2023.10.68
Photo by John Bentham.
Teardrop Knife
Unknown artist
Date: date unknown
Medium: Iron, wood
Object number: 2023.10.53
Photo by John Bentham.
Shield
Date: date unknown
Medium: Wood with red ochre and black pigment
Object number: 2023.10.25
Photo by John Bentham.
Shield
Date: date unknown
Medium: Wood with red ochre and black pigment
Object number: 2023.10.26
Image Not Available for Arrow shaft
Arrow shaft
Unknown artist
Date: c. 1875-1900
Medium: Wood, feathers, and sinew
Object number: 1984.559