Spear Point Item Number: K5.41 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Spear with triangular-shaped steel spearhead that has a central ridge and has been decorated with undulating low relief lines along the length of its shaft. The end of the spear shaft is secured within the top of the broken wooden shaft with strips of hide.
Narrative
Collected by Captain E. M. Wilmot.
Item History
- Made in South Africa between 1850 and 1900
- Collected between 1899 and 1902
- Owned by Edmond M. Wilmot
- Owned by Francis H. Wilmot before March 14, 1960
- Received from Francis H. Wilmot (Donor) on March 14, 1960
What
- Name
- Spear Point
- Identification Number
- K5.41
- Type of Item
- point
- Material
- steel metal, wood and skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- lashed
- Overall
- height 64.0 cm, width 2.1 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- Edmond M. Wilmot and Francis H. Wilmot
- Received from
- Francis H. Wilmot (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1900
- Collection Date
- between 1899 and 1902
- Ownership Date
- before March 14, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on March 14, 1960
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0019/0013