Metal spring, with pointed shanks

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Object Number 973-16-50/11490

Display Title Metal spring, with pointed shanks

Descriptions

Indigenous Term puditch

Inventory Description Spring, coiled spring with two long pointed extensions on both ends

Classification

Tools

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Hamar

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Ethiopia

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 2.3 x 0.6 cm (4 1/2 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 11490

Provenance

Donor Robert G. Gardner

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