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1906.16.33

Iron hoe blade. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]

1906.16.33

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron hoe blade. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]
Long description
Iron hoe blade. It has a lozengiform blade, with a faintly ogee cross-section, which extends into tapering rectangular-sectioned tang. The two edges which form the cutting edge are thickened and slightly rounded. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Zimbabwe
Africa > Eastern Africa > Zimbabwe
Khami Ruins
Cultural groups
Kalanga
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
By 1906
Acquisition information
Donated: 03/1906
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 11 mm, Width: max 126 mm, Length: max 260 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1906.16.33

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

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