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Work knife
Object Number 29-4-50/H810
Display Title Work knife
Descriptions
Inventory Description Knife, iron blade, double edged with central ridge, carved wood grip
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Babua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo / <State> / <County> / <City> / Banalia
Additional Geographic Terms Longele R., West of middle; Aruwimi, affluent of; Stanleyville District
Materials Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 44.5 x 4.7 x 4.3 cm (17 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29-4-50/H810

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