Knife and sheath

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Object Number 16-43-50/B1078

Display Title Knife and sheath

Descriptions

Inventory Description Knife and sheath, metal blade, incised wood/brass handle, hide sheath, reptile s

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Takarir

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Sudan

Materials Iron, Hide, Wood, Reptile skin

Dimensions Overall: 24.6 x 5 x 2.1 cm (9 11/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object B1078

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