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Sheath containing knife - hand hewn, small pattern on side, rope attachment ("gi
Sheath containing knife - hand hewn, small pattern on side, rope attachment ("gi
Object Number 39-39-50/4478
Display Title Sheath containing knife - hand hewn, small pattern on side, rope attachment ("gi
Descriptions
Indigenous Term gihombo
Object Description Sheath containing knife - hand hewn, small pattern on side, rope attachment ("gihombo")
Inventory Description Knife, iron blade, carved wood handle and sheath, burnt/punct. deco, wire wraps
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Banyaruanda
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyaruanda
Additional Geographic Terms Uganda, Southwest: Kigesi District: Nyakabande; Lake Mutanda, near
Materials Wood, Wire, Cotton cord
Dimensions Overall: 27.1 x 3.1 x 3.1 cm (10 11/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-39-50/4478

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