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1942.1.351

Perforated iron object. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]

1942.1.351

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Collection type
Object
Description
Perforated iron object. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]
Long description
Perforated iron object. It is flat and is the shape of a rounded figure-of-eight. There are two circular perforations in the centre of the object. The metal has a dull, dark grey patina with patches of iron corrosion. [JC [OPS Move] 16/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Western Region [Hoima, Kibale, Masindi districts] / Bunyoro-Kitara
Cultural groups
Nyoro
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1935
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 72 mm, Depth: max 6 mm, Length: max 124 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.1.351

Search terms: Tool, Unidentified Object

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