Dubai Museum

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:45 am

My friend went here, wants me to post these pictures, does not want his name posted. Hope you enjoy.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:47 am

These flint objects are like others I have seen from Africa to Central Asia.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:51 am

Same with these bronze age points. They are cast and then hammer finished. The cross section of these is a thin diamond shape. They usually lack a strong central ridge at this date. These look like others from a very large area. Provenience is very important.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:54 am

Although there is some overlapping to type dating, generally speaking, Iron Age points, which are still made of bronze, have more material in them and have a well defined center ridge.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:58 am

This is some ethnographic material. Obviously much is missing. The bow with the cowrie shell decorations is identical to one I have seen collected in Chad. I am unfamiliar with the importance of the shells except that they used to be traded as money in Africa.

Zarasp · Post by **Zarasp** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:31 am

Very Interesting!

I didnt know the difference in central ridge & the weight difference until now,

thanx for sharing!