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Piece of strap iron
Object Number 29-4-50/H815
Display Title Piece of strap iron
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chisel?, flat iron plate, oval, with angled straight edge, possibly broken
Classification
  • Chisel
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 Iron
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 2.9 x 0.4 cm (6 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H815

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