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Knife, scalpel type - iron blade, wooden handle; used for scraping and skinning
Knife, scalpel type - iron blade, wooden handle; used for scraping and skinning
Object Number 39-39-50/4482
Display Title Knife, scalpel type - iron blade, wooden handle; used for scraping and skinning
Descriptions
Indigenous Term indiga
Object Description Knife, scalpel type - iron blade, wooden handle; used for scraping and skinning ("indiga")
Inventory Description Knife, straight blade, wood grip, base wrapped with fiber
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Banyaruanda
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyaruanda
Additional Geographic Terms Uganda, Southwest: Kigesi District: Nyakabande; Lake Mutanda, near
Materials Wood, Iron, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 20.2 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm (7 15/16 x 15/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/4482

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