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1942.13.1644

Socketed iron blade. [JC [OPS Move] 10/1/2017]

1942.13.1644

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Collection type
Object
Description
Socketed iron blade. [JC [OPS Move] 10/1/2017]
Long description
Socketed iron blade. The blade itself is has three straight edges, two of which curved into the rounded distal edge. It is slightly concave with a central ridge. From the base edge the open socket extends, standing at an acute angle. [JC [OPS Move] 10/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Cameroon
Africa > Central Africa > Cameroon
Bamenda
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 141 mm, Width: max 294 mm, Length: max 287 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1644 Other numbers: 368

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

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