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Carved wooden knife sheath, Kipata
Carved wooden knife sheath, Kipata
Object Number 49-14-50/8109
Display Title Carved wooden knife sheath, Kipata
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Kipata
Inventory Description Sheath, carved wood, arrow shaped, wooden loop at front, 2 slats bound withwire
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 18.6 x 5.2 x 2.7 cm (7 5/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 49-14-50/8109

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