Hoe or Currency Blade

African

  • Titles Hoe or Currency Blade (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 10 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 2 in. (26.7 x 15.9 x 5.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.81
  • Work Type hoe or currency blade
  • Classification Exchange Media

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