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1978.20.16

Socketed ferrous metal adze, with short angled handle made of wood. [CW [OPS Move] 25/1/2017]

1978.20.16

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Collection type
Object
Description
Socketed ferrous metal adze, with short angled handle made of wood. [CW [OPS Move] 25/1/2017]
Long description
Socketed ferrous metal adze, with short angled handle made of wood. Some of the outer bark remains on the handle. The blade is perforated in two places. [CW [OPS Move] 25/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
East of Mount Elgon
Cultural groups
Tiati
Marakwet
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1978
Date collected
By 1978
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Recycled, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 55 mm, Width: max 115 mm, Length: max 225 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.16 Other numbers: JB55

Search terms: Tool, Adze

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