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Iron knife and sheath. Bangala or Bianzi (Bayanzi) make.
Iron knife and sheath. Bangala or Bianzi (Bayanzi) make.
Object Number 98-3-50/51383
Display Title Iron knife and sheath. Bangala or Bianzi (Bayanzi) make.
Descriptions
Object Description Iron knife and sheath
Inventory Description Metal knife, decorated handle, hide sheath with fur, cotton tie handles
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bangala?
  • Bianzi
  • Bayanzi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Congo River
Materials Metal, Cotton, Hide, Fur
Dimensions Overall: 47.5 x 11 x 1.5 cm (18 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 98-3-50/51383

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