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Long flat iron strip, old and hand-forged; represent the last remnants of old Ng
Long flat iron strip, old and hand-forged; represent the last remnants of old Ng
Object Number 39-32-50/3434
Display Title Long flat iron strip, old and hand-forged; represent the last remnants of old Ng
Descriptions
Object Description Long flat iron strip, old and hand-forged; represent the last remnants of old Nge cult objects obtainable
Inventory Description Ceremonial, long flat iron strip, narrow
Classification
  • Special
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa
  • Basa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, south: Cameroon, South
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 213.5 x 3.2 x 0.9 cm (84 1/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-32-50/3434

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Long flat iron strip, old and hand-forged; represent the last remnants of old Ng
39-32-50/3433 Long flat iron strip, old and hand-forged; represent the last remnants of old Ng
Special
Cameroon
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Hide
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Ornament
United States
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Miscellaneous
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Paddle
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Arms
Raw Material
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Area d; test pit 63
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Arrow
Kaimosi
Native money forged from native iron
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Currency
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Native money forged from native iron
26-1-50/B4273.2 Native money forged from native iron
Currency
Cameroon
Native money forged from native iron
26-1-50/B4273.4 Native money forged from native iron
Currency
Cameroon