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Object Number
37-77-50/2891
Display Title
Iron razor: symbol of the "head" - Snake society
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Knife, iron blade and grip, folded at end to form hook
Classification
- Knife
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms
Ganta, vicinity of
Materials
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 16.9 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (6 5/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
37-77-50/2891
Provenance
Collector
Dr. George W. Harley
(1936-1937)
Seller
Dr. George W. Harley
(1936-1937)
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