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Object Number
973-42-50/11705
Display Title
"Murtu": an instrument used to provide the cutting edge to shape and design horn
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Murtu
Object Description
"Murtu": an instrument used to provide the cutting edge to shape and design horn cups. 12"
Inventory Description
Metal implement, carved wooden handle, flat, pointed head.
Classification
- Woodworking
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1972
Culture
- Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ethiopia
/
Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms
Lemu; Gidda Kiramu; Hero Guduru; Awaraja
Materials
Metal, Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 29 x 2.8 x 2.9 cm (11 7/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
973-42-50/11705
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