Knife, Bobua type, blade with Azande handle

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Object Number 29-4-50/H736

Display Title Knife, Bobua type, blade with Azande handle

Descriptions

Inventory Description Knife, double edged blade, incised linear designs, carved wood handle

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Bobwa

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Additional Geographic Terms Uele-I-Timbiri District; Bambili, west of

Materials Wood, Iron

Dimensions Overall: 35.6 x 7.5 x 3.9 cm (14 x 2 15/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 29-4-50/H736

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