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1900.39.33.5

Iron rod shaped like a long-handled axe, a form of currency. [El.B 20/04/2011]

1900.39.33.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron rod shaped like a long-handled axe, a form of currency. [El.B 20/04/2011]
Geographical reference
Gabon
Africa > Central Africa > Gabon
Ogooué River
Person
Field collector Mary Henrietta Kingsley
PRM source Charles G. Kingsley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1900
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Donated: 1900
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 94 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.39.33.5

Search terms: Currency, Token

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