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1942.13.972

Iron tool for tapping palm wine from tree. Socketed with a straight extension with a flat blade tip. [AB [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]

1942.13.972

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron tool for tapping palm wine from tree. Socketed with a straight extension with a flat blade tip. [AB [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 37 mm, Width: max 43 mm, Length: max 245 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.972 Other numbers: 121046

Search terms: Tool, Agriculture and Horticulture, Food and Drink, Narcotic, Food Accessory, Agricultural Tool