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Object Number
21-28-50/B2870
Display Title
Razor and sheath
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Razor, curved, incised blade, folded metal grip and sheath, leather lined
Classification
- Mechanical
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Babudu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms
West Africa
Materials
Brass, Leather
Dimensions
Overall: 10.1 x 6.9 x 1.4 cm (4 x 2 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
21-28-50/B2870
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for Razor or small knife in sheath
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