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Iron peg for morticing (kokoko)
Iron peg for morticing (kokoko)
Object Number 39-39-50/3669
Display Title Iron peg for morticing (kokoko)
Descriptions
Indigenous Term kokoko
Object Description Iron peg for morticing, kokoko
Inventory Description Peg, iron rod, flat round head on one end, curved scraper on other
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 14.6 x 1 x 1.2 cm (5 3/4 x 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3669

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