Spear Point Item Number: K4.107 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Spear point, square in cross section, with a round, hollow shank that has an open seam.
Narrative
Thought to be from Lake Nyasa area; the lake borders Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi.
Item History
- Made in Southern Africa, Africa between 1850 and 1900
- Collected between 1899 and 1902
- Owned by Edmond M. Wilmot
- Owned by Eric H. W. Husband before 1958
- Received from Eric H. W. Husband (Donor) during 1958
What
- Name
- Spear Point
- Identification Number
- K4.107
- Type of Item
- point
- Material
- iron metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- forged
- Overall
- height 58.5 cm, diameter 2.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Southern African ?
- Previous Owner
- Edmond M. Wilmot and Eric H. W. Husband
- Received from
- Eric H. W. Husband (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Southern Africa, Africa
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1900
- Collection Date
- between 1899 and 1902
- Ownership Date
- before 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during 1958
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair