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