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Awl; 9 in. l. used as a boring tool
Awl; 9 in. l. used as a boring tool
Object Number 973-42-50/11724
Display Title Awl; 9 in. l. used as a boring tool
Descriptions
Inventory Description Awl, metal point hafted in wood handle
Classification
  • Awl
Department Ethnographic
Date 1972-1973
Culture
  • Machagalla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia / Northern Wallega
Additional Geographic Terms Horo-Guduru; Lemu; Gidda-Kiramu
Materials Metal, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm (4 1/2 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-42-50/11724

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