Knife and sheath

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Object Number 14-12-50/85917

Display Title Knife and sheath

Descriptions

Inventory Description Knife, double edged iron blade, wood grip, wrapped with leather, leather sheath

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Mandingo

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa

Additional Geographic Terms West Africa

Materials Iron, Wood, Leather

Dimensions Overall: 30.2 x 3.9 x 2.5 cm (11 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 85917

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