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Small iron knife of common man in leather scabbard
Small iron knife of common man in leather scabbard
Object Number 37-77-50/2598
Display Title Small iron knife of common man in leather scabbard
Descriptions
Inventory Description Knife, curved iron blade, carved wood grip, leather scabbard with belt
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Gio
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Leather, Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 15 x 2.5 cm (20 1/16 x 5 7/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-77-50/2598
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1936-1937)

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