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Object Number 2000.29.57
Display Title Currency, blade form
Descriptions
Object Description Currency, blade form of arrowhead shape
Inventory Description Tool, triangular head, curved, curled cylindrical stem attached
Classification
  • Agricultural
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 21.2 x 9 x 3.75 cm (8 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2000.29.57
Credit Line Gift of Mark S. Rapoport, MD and Jane Hughes
Provenance
Collector Mark S. Rapoport (12/10/00)
Donor Jane Hughes (12/10/2000)
Donor Mark S. Rapoport (12/10/00)

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