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Wooden tool with iron blade - used in wood carving
Wooden tool with iron blade - used in wood carving
Object Number 37-105-50/3129
Display Title Wooden tool with iron blade - used in wood carving
Descriptions
Inventory Description Tool, wooden handle, sharpened blades at both ends, engraved 'X on handle
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batswa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 30.2 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm (11 7/8 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3129 & #15

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