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Flat metal knife, doubled bladed; blades are two different modified hour glass s
Flat metal knife, doubled bladed; blades are two different modified hour glass s
Object Number 980-20-50/12042
Display Title Flat metal knife, doubled bladed; blades are two different modified hour glass s
Descriptions
Object Description Flat metal knife, doubled bladed; blades are two different modified hour glass shapes joined by a thin central handle.
Inventory Description Knife, double bladed, hour glass shape on both ends, constricted center
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kuba
  • Kuba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 2.4 x 0.2 cm (6 1/2 x 15/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 980-20-50/12042

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