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Knife and sheath with belt
Knife and sheath with belt
Object Number 30-36-50/B4800
Display Title Knife and sheath with belt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Knife, iron blade, carved wooden grip, sheath with leather belt and fringe
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mandingo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Additional Geographic Terms Liberia, Interior
Materials Iron, Leather, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 36.7 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm (14 7/16 x 1 1/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object B4800
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1930)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1930)

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