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Heavy knife
Object Number 17-41-50/B1855
Display Title Heavy knife
Descriptions
Inventory Description Knife, large, curved iron blade, incised, serrated, wood grip with brass tacks
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Iron, Wood, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 54.5 x 16.3 x 5.4 cm (21 7/16 x 6 7/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-41-50/B1855

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