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Sheath containing knife - fibre band decoration, perforated triangular projectio
Sheath containing knife - fibre band decoration, perforated triangular projectio
Object Number 39-39-50/4479
Display Title Sheath containing knife - fibre band decoration, perforated triangular projectio
Descriptions
Indigenous Term gihombo
Object Description Sheath containing knife - fibre band decoration, perforated triangular projection below hilt ("gihombo")
Inventory Description Knife, double edged blade, wood grip and sheath, wrapped with fiber, perforated
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, Fiber, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 31.6 x 4.9 x 2.2 cm (12 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/4479

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