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Object Number
975-32-50/11901B
Display Title
Key, metal, incised geo design, 2 knobs, perforated, 1 end 3 prongs, 1 end domed
Descriptions
Object Description
Four metal keys. a) incised geometric design with brass decoration, 2 protruding knobs, circular top, string attached. Length 8" b) incised geometric design, brass decoration, length 7.25", two protruding knobs. c) incised designs, length 5 5/8" d) incised designs, 4.75"
Inventory Description
Key, metal, incised geo design, 2 knobs, perforated, 1 end 3 prongs, 1 end domed
Classification
- Key
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms
Sahara region
Materials
Iron, Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 18.4 x 6.4 x 2.1 cm (7 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
975-32-50/11901b
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PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
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| 975-32-50/11901D | Key, metal, incised geo deco, 1 end rounded, other 3 prongs, perf center |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-32-50/11901C | Key, metal, incised geo deco, noded, 1 end rounded, other 3 prongs |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-32-50/11901A | Metal key; veil weight |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-32-50/11899.1 | Metal lock and key |
Lock
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-32-50/11896 | Metal lock and key |
Lock
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-69-50/11945 | Copper and brass phylactery |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-69-50/11937B | Key (b) The key is in the shape of an elongated cross, with incised designs on o |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 999-26-50/12965.2 | Iron key, curled end, 1 protruding square at other end |
Key
|
Mali
| |
| 975-32-50/11897.1 | Metal lock and key |
Lock
|
Algeria
| |
| 53-14-50/9629.1 | Brass key. |
Key
|
Algeria
| |
| 975-69-50/11937A.1 | Brass lock and key |
Lock
|
Algeria
| |
| 37-40-50/2066 | "Key" - stick of carved wood with iron nails in one end |
Key
|
Africa
|