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Iron implement for hollowing out drums
Iron implement for hollowing out drums
Object Number 20-29-50/B2188
Display Title Iron implement for hollowing out drums
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal scraper, long and hollow, attached to long carved wooden handle.
Classification
  • Scraper
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Fang
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 58 x 2.2 x 2 cm (22 13/16 x 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 20-29-50/B2188

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