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Mat-making knife
Object Number 29-4-50/H757
Display Title Mat-making knife
Descriptions
Inventory Description Knife, straight, narrow iron blade, carved wood handle, flared at end
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Gome?
  • Bangala?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Congo River; Bangala District; Nouvelle Amrrs., near
Materials Iron, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 74.7 x 3.3 x 3.1 cm (29 7/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H757

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