Skip to main content
Finger protectors - wooden
Finger protectors - wooden
Object Number 22-2-50/B3422.1
Display Title Finger protectors - wooden
Descriptions
Object Description Finger protectors - wooden - worn by women while cutting greens into cooking length - greens are held in cylinders - cutting easier
Inventory Description Carved wooden implements, hollow tubes, with twisted fiber tie.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 3 x 3.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 22-2-50/B3422.1

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.