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chopper
;
agricultural tool/implement
(?)
Object Type
chopper
agricultural tool/implement
(?)
Museum number
As1952,08.39
Description
Chopper (for grass clearing) made of steel, wood, iron.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Moro (Philippines)
Production date
1800-1903
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Dr E A Mearns
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Mindanao
Materials
steel
wood
iron
Dimensions
Height:
14.90 centimetres
Weight:
900 grammes
Width:
100.60 centimetres
Depth:
3 centimetres
Curator's comments
From acquisition notes "for grass clearing".
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Webster Plass
Acquisition date
1952
Department
Asia
Registration number
As1952,08.39