Small iron spike used for basket work, arrow-like blade with spiral grooving (ng

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Object Number 39-39-50/3832

Display Title Small iron spike used for basket work, arrow-like blade with spiral grooving (ng

Descriptions

Indigenous Term ngirangira

Object Description Small iron spike used for basket work, arrow-like blade with spiral grooving (ngirangira)

Inventory Description Drills, iron, small ovate head, twisted shaft, tapered ends

Classification

Drill

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Bwamba

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Uganda

Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 26.4 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm (10 3/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 39-39-50/3832

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