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1968.20.5

Small iron hoe blade. The blade itself is flat with a rounded end and has a rectangular tang, the sides of which are folded up to form an open socket. [JC [OPS Move] 9/1/2017]

1968.20.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small iron hoe blade. The blade itself is flat with a rounded end and has a rectangular tang, the sides of which are folded up to form an open socket. [JC [OPS Move] 9/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Kerio Valley Tot
Cultural groups
Marakwet
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1968
Date collected
1968
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1968
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 30 mm, Width: max 59 mm, Length: max 160 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.20.5 Other numbers: E69

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Tool, Hoe, Agricultural Tool

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