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1978.20.70

Metal scraper, made from a curved piece of scrap iron with three holes, and a smaller perforation and a sharp edge. It narrows at one end to a point. [CW [OPS Move] 12/4/2017]


1978.20.70

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal scraper, made from a curved piece of scrap iron with three holes, and a smaller perforation and a sharp edge. It narrows at one end to a point. [CW [OPS Move] 12/4/2017]
Geographical reference
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, Process Recycled, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Depth: max 6 mm, Width: max 20 mm, Length: max 110 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.70 Other numbers: JB56B or JB56A

Search terms: Tool, Animal Gear, Status, Trade, Scraper