Iron paddle-like objects - used as money ? – Objects

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Object Number 48-36-50/7279

Display Title Iron paddle-like objects - used as money ?

Descriptions

Object Description Iron paddle-like objects - used as money ?

Inventory Description Metal arms, blade fragments, oval, flat heads, cylindrical handles, corroded

Classification

Blade

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Liberia

Additional Geographic Terms Ganta Mission

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 62.8 x 18 x 1.5 cm (24 3/4 x 7 1/16 x 9/16 in.)

Quantity 8

Label on object 48-36-50/7279

Provenance

Donor Dr. George W. Harley

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	29-76-50/H1102.5	Iron strip, used for money	Currency	Liberia
	29-76-50/H1102.4	Iron strip, used for money	Currency	Liberia
	29-76-50/H1102.1	Iron strip, used for money	Currency	Liberia
Image Not Available for Iron objects	24-24-50/B4192.12	Iron objects	Blade	Gammai
	29-76-50/H1102.3	Iron strip, used for money	Currency	Liberia
	29-76-50/H1102.2	Iron strip, used for money	Currency	Liberia
	2004.24.14065	Double hook, war arrows, spike, iron strips used for money		Liberia

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