Small knife

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Object Number 29-4-50/H838

Display Title Small knife

Descriptions

Inventory Description Knife, double edged iron blade, flat stem, small grip from nail

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Additional Geographic Terms Northeastern: Aruwimi; middle Uele River region

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 19.5 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm (7 11/16 x 7/8 x 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 29-4-50/H838

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