Flat almost rectangular knife (one end flared) with a small copper band around i

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Object Number 980-20-50/12037

Display Title Flat almost rectangular knife (one end flared) with a small copper band around i

Descriptions

Object Description Flat almost rectangular knife (one end flared) with a small copper band around its middle.

Inventory Description Knife, rectangular shape, flat blade, flared at one end, wrapped with copper ban

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Kuba
Kuba

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Zaire

Materials Iron, Copper

Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 2.4 x 0.2 cm (5 5/16 x 15/16 x 1/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 980-20-50/12037

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