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Half fragment (edge half) of iron celt in iron box - called "lai"
Half fragment (edge half) of iron celt in iron box - called "lai"
Object Number 37-77-50/2933
Display Title Half fragment (edge half) of iron celt in iron box - called "lai"
Descriptions
Object Description Half fragment (edge half) of iron celt in iron box - called "lai"
Inventory Description Box, rectangular, hinged lid, embossed, small carved stone inside, cotton
Classification
  • Box
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Ganta, vicinity of
Materials Iron, Stone, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 3.8 x 2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 2933
Provenance
Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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