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Blade Tool
Object Number 990-5-50/12207
Display Title Blade Tool
Descriptions
Object Description Blade Tool
Inventory Description Tool, metal implement, one end flatted and spear-like, tapered shaft, rusted
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hutu?
  • Tutsi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Metal, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 17.7 x 1 x 0.5 cm (6 15/16 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12207
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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