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Chisel used for cutting down bunches of palm nuts, instead of machete+
Chisel used for cutting down bunches of palm nuts, instead of machete+
Object Number 22-2-50/B3596
Display Title Chisel used for cutting down bunches of palm nuts, instead of machete+
Descriptions
Object Description Chisel used for cutting down bunches of palm nuts, instead of machete. Point is used, one hand serving as hammer to force chizel to cut.
Inventory Description Chisel, long rectangular iron blade, flattened cylind. handle, burnished deco
Classification
  • Chisel
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bafia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Iron, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 42.9 x 5.8 x 5.3 cm (16 7/8 x 2 5/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 22-2-50/B-3596

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