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1909.37.1.1

Wooden lock in two parts [.1] the longer into which the key is inserted and [.2] the shorter, with a wooden key [.3]. [LKG 12/06/2009]

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1909.37.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden lock in two parts [.1] the longer into which the key is inserted and [.2] the shorter, with a wooden key [.3]. [LKG 12/06/2009]
Long description
Wooden lock in two parts [.1] the longer into which the key is inserted and [.2] the shorter, with a wooden key [.3]. The topside of the shorter arm is incised with a geometric design. There are two nails in the head end of the key. [LKG 12/06/2009]
Cultural groups
Nubian
Person
Field collector Aylward Manley Blackman
PRM source Aylward Manley Blackman
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
By 1909
Acquisition information
Donated: 1909
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Carpentered, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Perforated, Process Nailed, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length 310 mm, Length 257 mm, Width 209 mm, Depth 66 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1909.37.1.1 Accession number: 1909.37.1.2 Accession number: 1909.37.1.3

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