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Object Number
37-77-50/2914
Display Title
Copper studded handle of hammer - used to kill the chicken by breaking its throa
Descriptions
Object Description
Copper studded handle of hammer - used to kill the chicken by breaking its throat with back of handle
Inventory Description
Hammer handle, carved wood, incised, metal bands and studs, head missing
Classification
- Hammer
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms
Ganta, vicinity of
Materials
Wood, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 21.3 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm (8 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
37-77-50/2914
Provenance
Donor
Dr. George W. Harley
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