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Object Number 2002.1.1730
Display Title Iron axe
Descriptions
Object Description Iron axe
Inventory Description Iron blade, curved blade, tapered handle
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Mechanical
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 14.8 x 9.3 x 0.9 cm (5 13/16 x 3 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.1730

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