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Camel shackles
Object Number 975-32-50/11923
Display Title Camel shackles
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Akeskabbu; amadel
Object Description Camel shackles ("akeskabbu") and rein, shackles of brass, elaborate design with dangling pieces, leather reins with fringe.
Inventory Description Shackle, braided leather, long leather fringe, metal ornament on top, long rein
Classification
  • Shackle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Materials Leather, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 76.2 x 36 x 8 cm (30 x 14 3/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-32-50/11923

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Reins
Algeria
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Tools
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Tools
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Reins
Africa
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Tools
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Lock
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Tools
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