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Pitchfork made of forked tree branches
Pitchfork made of forked tree branches
Object Number 34-91-50/493
Display Title Pitchfork made of forked tree branches
Descriptions
Inventory Description Tool, wood branch, 1 end pointed, other end 3 pointed prongs, 1fiber wrap
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tereki
  • Hamite
  • Maragoli
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Western Province / Kakamega / Kaimosi
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 209 x 19.2 x 16.7 cm (82 5/16 x 7 9/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-91-50/493

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