Spike, fur handle

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Object Number 29-76-50/H1108

Display Title Spike, fur handle

Descriptions

Inventory Description Awl, 4 sided iron point, spotted fur covered handle, sewn withstring

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Materials Iron, Fur, Cotton string

Dimensions Overall: 23.9 x 22 x 2 cm (9 7/16 x 8 11/16 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 29-76-50/H1108/ [green dot]

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