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Object Number 990-5-50/12166
Display Title Hoe Blade
Descriptions
Object Description Hoe Blade
Inventory Description Hoe blade, metal, flat, spade-like end with tapered handle, rusted, flaking surf
Classification
  • Hoe
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hutu?
  • Tutsi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Metal, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 62.2 x 16 x 1.3 cm (24 1/2 x 6 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12166
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/97)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/97)

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