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Metal lock and key
Object Number 975-32-50/11896
Display Title Metal lock and key
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Tanast (lock); asaru (key)
Object Description Metal lock and key; lock is incised with geometric design, brass decorations, small rings on sides and bottom, loop at each corner. 3" x 5 7/8". Key - incised geometric design, brass decoration, two protruding knobs. 7 1/4" L
Inventory Description Lock and key, lock incised with geometric design, brass decorations
Classification
  • Lock
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Materials Brass, Bronze, Copper alloy, Ferrous metal, Iron alloy, Aluminum
Dimensions Overall: 18.9 x 14 x 3.6 cm (7 7/16 x 5 1/2 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 975-32-50/11896

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