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Knife, "sikin"
Object Number 14-12-50/85513
Display Title Knife, "sikin"
Descriptions
Object Description Knife, "sikin"
Inventory Description Knife, wood handle, stamped/dyed leather sheath, croc skin band, hide loop
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Gamoz?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan
Materials Iron, Leather, Wood, Hide, Crocodile skin
Dimensions Overall: 23.5 x 7.4 x 2.6 cm (9 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 85513 & 28

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