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Pruning Hook
Object Number 990-5-50/12258
Display Title Pruning Hook
Descriptions
Object Description Pruning Hook
Inventory Description Agricultural implement, metal hook, wood handle, rusted
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Agricultural
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hutu?
  • Tutsi?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Metal, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 53.2 x 6.2 x 2.3 cm (20 15/16 x 2 7/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12258
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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