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Knife with worn sheath carried for the past year by Dao, the blacksmith at Gbais
Knife with worn sheath carried for the past year by Dao, the blacksmith at Gbais
Object Number 33-55-50/140
Display Title Knife with worn sheath carried for the past year by Dao, the blacksmith at Gbais
Descriptions
Object Description Knife with worn sheath carried for the past year by dao, the +
Inventory Description Knife, iron blade, wood grip, leather sheath and tie, hanging leather tassel
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Hide, Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 59.5 x 21 x 2.6 cm (23 7/16 x 8 1/4 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-55-50/140
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1933)

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