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Object Number
990-5-50/12200
Display Title
Razor
Descriptions
Object Description
Razor
Inventory Description
Tool, implement, razor?, cylindrical wooden handle, curved blade, rusted
Classification
- Raw Material
- Tools
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Hutu?
- Tutsi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Rwanda
/
Butare
Materials
Metal, Wood, Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 16 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm (6 5/16 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
990-5-50/12200
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Helen Codere
(1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor
Dr. Helen Codere
(1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
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