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Scythe
Object Number 990-5-50/12168
Display Title Scythe
Descriptions
Object Description Scythe
Inventory Description Scythe, iron
Classification
  • Scythe
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tutsi?
  • Hutu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 53.9 x 3.9 x 3 cm (21 1/4 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12168
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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