Metal knife; double ended with central thinner portion twisted into an S shape a

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Object Number 980-20-50/12035

Display Title Metal knife; double ended with central thinner portion twisted into an S shape a

Descriptions

Object Description Metal knife; double ended with central thinner portion twisted into an S shape and wrapped in two places with brass (?) wire. One blade larger than the other.

Inventory Description Knife, double ended, flat blade, central twist, wrapped with wire

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Kuba
Kuba

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Zaire

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 16.25 x 2.4 x 0.3 cm (6 3/8 x 15/16 x 1/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 980-20-50/12035

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