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Iron throwing knives
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Object Number 48-36-50/7284
Display Title Iron throwing knives
Descriptions
Object Description Iron throwing knives
Inventory Description Metal, arms, blade fragments, from throwing knives, heavily corroded iron
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Intrasite Hospital Area
Additional Geographic Terms Firestone Plantation
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 22.5 x 17.3 x 0.6 cm (8 7/8 x 6 13/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 48-36-50/7284
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1947-1948)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1948)

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