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Remains of old cutlass
Remains of old cutlass
Object Number 37-77-50/3075
Display Title Remains of old cutlass
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, arms, blade fragments, iron, chipped and heavily corroded
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Nengbe and Kpain, between
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 5.3 x 0.2 cm (7 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 37-77-50/3075
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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