Skip to main content
Ken (razor) in abam (sheath)
Ken (razor) in abam (sheath)
Object Number 30-2-50/B4933
Display Title Ken (razor) in abam (sheath)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Implement, metal, square, perforated, metal ring, 2 protrusions, leather
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mekei
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Savanna, Northern section live in; Foreset, south section live in
Materials Metal, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 7 x 0.8 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B4933

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Razor or knife and sheath
17-41-50/B1673 Razor or knife and sheath
Knife
Congo
Razor and sheath
21-28-50/B2870 Razor and sheath
Mechanical
Cameroon
Razor - So Oldman - really a small knife.
17-41-50/B1674 Razor - So Oldman - really a small knife.
Knife
Congo
Image Not Available for Razor or small knife in sheath
17-41-50/B1677 Razor or small knife in sheath
Belgian Congo
Fur sheath for ceremonial razor 48-36-50/7299
48-36-50/7300 Fur sheath for ceremonial razor 48-36-50/7299
Sheath
Liberia
Razor
990-5-50/12200 Razor
Raw Material
Tools
Butare
2 women's razors of iron on wire ring
34-91-50/654 2 women's razors of iron on wire ring
Tools
Kaimosi
Ken Disher in war bonnet with his wife, Connie
2004.1.123.1.1799 Ken Disher in war bonnet with his wife, Connie
Awatovi
Ken and Connie Disher
2004.1.123.1.1809 Ken and Connie Disher
Awatovi
Ken MacLeish and David McAlister
2004.1.123.1.1928 Ken MacLeish and David McAlister
Awatovi
Plains knife and sheath. Metal blade with wood handle and leather sheath
985-27-10/59499 Plains knife and sheath. Metal blade with wood handle and leather sheath
Sheath
United States
Pair of iron razors
37-105-50/3094 Pair of iron razors
Tools
Africa