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Knife of chipped obsidian with long gum handle covered with red clay +
Knife of chipped obsidian with long gum handle covered with red clay +
Object Number 46-78-70/2343
Display Title Knife of chipped obsidian with long gum handle covered with red clay +
Descriptions
Object Description Knife of chipped obsidian with long gum handle covered with red clay +
Inventory Description Knife, chipped obsidian blade, carved and pigmented clay handle, cracked
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / Admiralty Islands
Materials Obsidian, Clay, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 28.2 x 3.9 x 2.2 cm (11 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2343
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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