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Metal key; veil weight
Object Number 975-32-50/11901A
Display Title Metal key; veil weight
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Asaru n'swul
Object Description Metal key, one of four. a) incised geometric design with brass decoration, 2 protruding knobs, circular top, string attached. Length 8" b) incised geometric design, brass decoration, length 7.25", two protruding knobs. c) incised designs, length 5 5/8" d) incised designs, 4.75". Veil weight
Inventory Description Key, incised geometric design, two knobs, one end rounded, pronged
Classification
  • Key
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Materials Bronze, Brass, Copper alloy, Ferrous metal, Leather, Aluminum
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 6.8 x 2.9 cm (7 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-32-50/11901a

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