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1940.7.122

Tweezers made of brass with small leather strap.

1940.7.122

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Collection type: Object
Description: Tweezers made of brass with small leather strap.
Geographical reference: Angola
Africa > Central Africa > Angola; Southern Angola near Namacunde
Cultural groups: Kwanyama
Person: Field collector Antoinette Powell-Cotton; Field collector Diana Powell-Cotton; PRM source Antoinette Powell-Cotton
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1936
Date collected: 1936 - 1937
Acquisition information: Donated: 1940
Materials and processes: Material Brass Metal, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Tied
Dimensions: Length: max 120 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1940.7.122 Other numbers: 36.1382

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