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Arrow PointAa59

Mottled metal rod, flattened at one end to form a double-barbed point. Edges are sharp, point is blunt.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
iron metal
Made in
Okavango Swamps, Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArrowAa56 a-b

Double-barbed metal point (part a) has a sinew-wrapped metal prod and is glued into a reed collar bound in sinew. A carved wooden insertion stub (part b) joins this collar to the hollow reed shaft which is bound at each end with sinew, and notched at the proximal end.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
iron metal, sinew, reed grass, wood and adhesive
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArrowAa55 a-b

Double-barbed metal point (part a) has a sinew-wrapped metal prod and is glued into a reed collar bound in sinew. A carved wooden insertion stub (part b) joins this collar to the hollow reed shaft which is bound at each end with sinew, and notched at the proximal end.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
wood, adhesive, iron metal, sinew and reed grass
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArrowAa54 a-b

Double-barbed metal point (part a) has a sinew-wrapped metal prod and is glued into a reed collar bound in sinew. A carved wooden insertion stub (part b) joins this collar to the hollow reed shaft which is bound at each end with sinew, and notched at the proximal end.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
iron metal, sinew, reed grass, wood and adhesive
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ArrowAa53 a-b

Double-barbed metal point (a) has a sinew-wrapped metal prod and is glued into a reed collar bound in sinew. A carved wooden insertion stub (part b) joins this collar to the hollow reed shaft which is bound at each end with sinew, and notched at the proximal end.

Culture
Khoisan ?
Material
iron metal, sinew, reed grass, wood and adhesive
Made in
Botswana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeadsSf676

136 globular and convexly biconical golden beads of the same approximate size strung on white cord. They are constructed of two half spheres of metal that are forced together around the equator of the bead. Many of the beads have a dark tarnish overlaying the golden surface. A few have green surface deposits. Some have traces of red pigment on the surface. A number have breaks, particularly along the seam. Four beads are entirely split along the seam.

Culture
Andes
Material
silver metal ?, plastic, copper metal ? and gold metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf537

A flaring cast metal blade with a three part handle composed of two profile birds sharing a single tail. The diamond shaped tail has a round hole in it. Incised lines follow the structure of the handle design. The blade and handle are slightly asymmetrical. The casting is rough and there is a gap in the back of one bird head.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf536

A flaring blade with a slightly curved edge is surmounted by a humanoid head with looped ears and shell inlays on a simple helmet. Tiny arms jut out in front and the hands hold a shallow bowl at chin level. Two loop ears, one of which is bent flat against the head. One shell inlay on helmet is missing. Triangular indentations for three inlays on the back of the head are empty. The eyes and the mouth may also have held inlays. There is a deep hole under the back edge of the helmet.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal and shell
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf535

An ovoid blade with a flat perpendicular handle which is bent over to form a loop at the top.

Culture
Andes
Material
bronze metal ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeSf534

A narrow, curved blade with rounded ends that is attached to a solid cylindrical handle which ends in an animal head. The head has ears, ringed eyes and a long muzzle with mouth and nostrils.

Culture
Andes
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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