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Iron hook used with razor 48-36-n50/7299 for scarification
Iron hook used with razor 48-36-n50/7299 for scarification
Object Number 48-36-50/7301
Display Title Iron hook used with razor 48-36-n50/7299 for scarification
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal hook, other end looped and wrapped with cotton string.
Classification
  • Hook
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Intrasite 65:27:3
Materials Cotton, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 2 x 0.6 cm (3 7/16 x 13/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-36-50/7301
Provenance
Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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