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Hot reamer - "bowe"
Object Number 29-75-50/H927
Display Title Hot reamer - "bowe"
Descriptions
Object Description Hot reamer - "bowe"
Inventory Description Awl, iron point, carved wood handle, painted with silver inlay, brass band
Classification
  • Awl
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Iron, Brass, Wood, Pigment, Silver
Dimensions Overall: 35.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (13 7/8 x 1 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H927
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1927)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1927-1929)

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