"Muka-goto": hand hewn wooden handle; which converts to metal head or gesso into

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Object Number 973-42-50/11723

Display Title "Muka-goto": hand hewn wooden handle; which converts to metal head or gesso into

Descriptions

Indigenous Term muka-goto

Object Description "Muka-goto": hand hewn wooden handle; which converts to metal head or gesso into a chopping rather than digging instrument. 29"

Inventory Description Unclassified tools, carved wood pick, stick with crook and pointed end

Classification

Tools

Department Ethnographic

Date 1972-1973

Culture

Machagalla

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega

Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 77.5 x 24.6 x 6.9 cm (30 1/2 x 9 11/16 x 2 11/16 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 973-42-50/11723

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