Barbed Hook

African

  • Titles Barbed Hook (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 6 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (16.5 x 7 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.69
  • Work Type hook
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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