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Axe head - similar to one which was used in making 50/2395
Axe head - similar to one which was used in making 50/2395
Object Number 37-32-50/2408
Display Title Axe head - similar to one which was used in making 50/2395
Descriptions
Object Description Axe head - similar to one which was used in making 37-32-n50-2395; Axe head - similar to one which was used in making 50/2395
Inventory Description Axe, iron, curved edge, rectangular with concave sides, tapered and notched end
Classification
  • Axe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern: Mbalmayon, vicinity of
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 19.8 x 6.2 x 1.2 cm (7 13/16 x 2 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-32-50/2408

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