Razor

Western African, African

  • Titles Razor (Descriptive)
  • Medium forged metal
  • Dimensions 7 x 2 1/2 in. (17.8 x 6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1137.1
  • Work Type razor
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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