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Native saw - similar to 50-2483 but without handle
Native saw - similar to 50-2483 but without handle
Object Number 37-32-50/2484
Display Title Native saw - similar to 50-2483 but without handle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Saw, rectangular iron blade, serrated edges, tapered, pointed stem
Classification
  • Saw
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Forest Tribe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern: Ebolowa, region around
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 19.3 x 2.6 x 0.5 cm (7 5/8 x 1 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-32-50/2484

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