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Object Number 49-14-50/8113
Display Title Iron razor. Liwembi
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Liwembi
Inventory Description Knife, triangular iron blade, tapered iron grip
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 10.8 x 3.4 x 0.5 cm (4 1/4 x 1 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8113

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