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atlatl
;
model
;
spear
Object Type
atlatl
model
spear
Museum number
Am1986,Q.492
Description
Model; carved of wood; in the form of spear and spear-thrower (atlatl); one side of atlatl painted blue; piece of metal attached where spear meets atlatl.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Eskimo-Aleut
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
North America
Materials
wood
metal
Technique
carved
painted
Dimensions
Height:
10.50 centimetres
Width:
1.50 centimetres
Depth:
2.50 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Rev Dr Henry Lansdell
(?)
Acquisition notes
Acquisition details unknown.
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Am1986,Q.492
