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Object Number 2005.6.21
Display Title Sickle-shaped blade with handle
Descriptions
Object Description Sickle-shaped blade with wooden handle
Inventory Description Tool, flat curved metal blade, wood handle, blade rusted
Classification
  • Agricultural
Department Ethnographic
Date 1962-1967 or earlier
Culture
  • Igorot?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon?
Additional Geographic Terms Northern Luzon?
Dimensions Overall: 34.8 x 17.8 x 3.3 cm (13 11/16 x 7 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2005.6.21
Credit Line Gift of John Roger Flather
Provenance
Collector John Roger Flather (1962-1967 - 2004)
Donor Rebecca Flather (3/8/05)

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