Razor | Photographer: Larissa Arlt, JGU Mainz
Attribution 4.0 InternationalRazor | Photographer: Larissa Arlt, JGU Mainz
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Razor
Wooden handle wrapped with metal wire, rounded iron scabbard, wooden plate wrapped with metal
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Sammlungen der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
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Cultural attribution
Njyem
Object type
Rasiermesser
Dimensions
Scheide: L 10 cm; Griff: 4 x 6 cm
Material/Technique
copper (metal), iron (metal), wood (plant material)
Forged, turned, carved
Forged, turned, carved
Object genre
tool
Current location
Sammlungen der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Inventory number
JGU ES 2557
Other number(s)
2557
Linden-Museum: 55954
Linden-Museum: 55954
Provenance and sources
where
Südkamerun
when
1905-1907
where
Südkamerun
Description
Spoils of war: probably looted during the "Southern Expedition" (1905-1907).
when
1908
where
Stuttgart
Description
H. Bertram donated the object to the Linden Museum.
First Lieutenant Bertram took part in the "Southern Expedition" from 1905 to 1907. Bertram to Count von Linden: He had collected the collection "[...] with much labour during 2 ½ years of warlike activity" (Linden Museum archive).
when
15.12.1971
where
Stuttgart
Description
JGU Mainz received object in exchange with Linden-Museum.
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