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1930.62.9

Cicatrizing knife with twisted and curled handle. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 27/08/2010]

1930.62.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cicatrizing knife with twisted and curled handle. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 27/08/2010]
Geographical reference
Mozambique
Africa > Eastern Africa > Mozambique
Person
Field collector D.F. Stowell
PRM source D.F. Stowell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
By 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Twisted
Dimensions
Length: max 115 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.62.9

Search terms: Body Art, Tool, Medicine, Knife, Surgical Instrument, Body Art Accessory

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