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Ceremonial hoe in possession of the queen
Ceremonial hoe in possession of the queen
Object Number 40-66-50/5120
Display Title Ceremonial hoe in possession of the queen
Descriptions
Object Description Ceremonial hoe in possession of the queen who is patron of agriculture - wooden handle, wide iron blade
Inventory Description Hoe, carved v-shape wood handle, flat metal blade
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Hoe
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ovimbundu
  • Bantu speaking peoples
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese West Africa: Angola; Benguela Highland
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 16.5 x 7 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-66-50/5120

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