Harpoon

8729

From: Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 8729
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon
Section African
Materials Fiber | Wood
Description

Iron harpoon and wooden float. For capturing hippopotami and seacows. Native cordage and iron work.

Length 271 cm
Credit Line Gift of Rev. Dr. Robert Hamill Nassau, 1891

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