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Small knife, iron blade, wooden handle, mbako
Small knife, iron blade, wooden handle, mbako
Object Number 39-39-50/3877
Display Title Small knife, iron blade, wooden handle, mbako
Descriptions
Indigenous Term mbako
Inventory Description Knife, wood handle, circular base, inserted iron blade, curved cutting edge
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 2.3 x 1.1 cm (4 1/2 x 7/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3877

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