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Miniature copper knife hafted in wooden handle, crudely carved with +
Miniature copper knife hafted in wooden handle, crudely carved with +
Object Number 42-28-30/4658
Display Title Miniature copper knife hafted in wooden handle, crudely carved with +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chisel, carved bone handle, very short metal attachment, flattened at one end
Classification
  • Chisel
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inca?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Bone, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm (4 5/16 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4658

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