Chisel

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Object Number 32-61-50/B5170

Display Title Chisel

Descriptions

Inventory Description Chisel, iron bar, flattened on one end, squared on other

Classification

Chisel

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Merina

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Madagascar

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 10.6 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm (4 3/16 x 1/2 x 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 32-61-50/B5170, 184454

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