Carved wooden peg

Carved wooden peg

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Carved wooden peg
Science Museum Group
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Carved wooden peg, sharp prong surmounted by arched grip with rectangular hole in centre, possibly has connections with tribal medicine, Africa (?) 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A651692
Materials:
wood
type:
pegs