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Iron cutlass for farm work
Iron cutlass for farm work
Object Number 37-77-50/2931
Display Title Iron cutlass for farm work
Descriptions
Inventory Description Knife, curved iron blade, double edged, wood grip, wrapped with iron, painted
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Iron, Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 46.5 x 15.3 x 3.4 cm (18 5/16 x 6 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2931
Provenance
Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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