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Fish hook and line for taking "ngegs"
Fish hook and line for taking "ngegs"
Object Number 24-32-50/B3752
Display Title Fish hook and line for taking "ngegs"
Descriptions
Object Description Fish hook and line for taking "ngegs"
Inventory Description Fishhook, iron c-shape on twisted vegetable fiber cord, bundled
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Edward, west coast of
Materials Iron, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 18.4 x 7.5 x 6.7 cm (7 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/3752

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