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1933.59.36
Agricultural implement from Bornu or Bauchi regions of northern Nigeria. Wooden, T-shaped and of circular cross-section, one of the arms longer than the other, but both taper down to a sharp point. Towards the bottom of the shaft is a skin hand grip and the butt is expanded. Collected by Lieut Col Robert L. Beasley DSO between 1901 and 1906.
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Bornu region, Bauchi region
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1850 - 1906
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19th century
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Pagan agricultural implement used by slaves in the fields. Bornu and Bauchi provinces, N Nigeria Given by Lt Col R (St John) Beasley DSO May 1933
