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Knives, cleaver, axe, hoe, cutlass, iron ring, iron bracelet
Knives, cleaver, axe, hoe, cutlass, iron ring, iron bracelet
Object Number 2004.24.17157
Display Title Knives, cleaver, axe, hoe, cutlass, iron ring, iron bracelet
Descriptions
Object Description Knives, cleaver, axe, hoe, cutlass, iron ring, iron bracelet. Liberia. Cat. No.: H/1105;H/1166;H/1164;H/920;H1168;H/1101;H/1163;H/1165;H/909;B4797;B/5073;B/4888; See PM Papers, vol. XXXI, fig. 65, a thru m
Subject
  • Knife
  • Ring
  • Jewelry
  • Cleaver
  • cutlass
  • Weapon
  • Iron
  • Bracelet
  • hoe
  • Tool
  • Axe
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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