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1937.35.59

Blunt triangular knife very rusted. Used for cleaning clothes. [JP 29/10/2001]

1937.35.59

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Collection type
Object
Description
Blunt triangular knife very rusted. Used for cleaning clothes. [JP 29/10/2001]
Cultural groups
Fur
Tama
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length 138 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.35.59
Research and responses

The location of J. Argya & Dar Tama is unknown but may refer to the Tama people of Chad. [CF 22/2/2000]

Search terms: Clothing, Tool, Children and Childcare, Toilet, Knife, Laundry Accessory

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