Heavy knife in scabbard

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Object Number 17-41-50/B1843

Display Title Heavy knife in scabbard

Descriptions

Object Description Iron knife, wooden handle

Inventory Description Knife, double edged iron blade, flared at tip, carved wood grip

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Materials Iron, Wood

Dimensions Overall: 42.8 x 6.4 x 4.5 cm (16 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 17-41-50/B1843

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