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Horn thumb guard
Object Number 32-61-50/B5152
Display Title Horn thumb guard
Descriptions
Inventory Description Horn implement, open on one side, tapered, perforated, polished
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Merina
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Madagascar
Materials Horn
Dimensions Overall: 16.7 x 5.9 x 3.7 cm (6 9/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32-61-50/B5152, 184332, 623

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