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1973.14.67

Double pronged iron digging tool head. It consists of the cylindrical socket and two prongs extending from this at an acute angle. [JC [OPS Move] 1/12/2016]

1973.14.67

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Collection type
Object
Description
Double pronged iron digging tool head. It consists of the cylindrical socket and two prongs extending from this at an acute angle. [JC [OPS Move] 1/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Sidamo Near Sodo Kokele North West of Lake Abaya
Cultural groups
Wolaytta
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1971
Date collected
1971
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height: max 138 mm, Depth: max 63 mm, Width: max 146 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1973.14.67 Other numbers: W77

Search terms: Tool, Agriculture and Horticulture, Status, Food and Fuel Gathering, Agricultural Tool, Digging Stick

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