Curved knife, length 21", blade 8". Hide hand grip; fastened with leather thong

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Object Number 973-16-50/11413

Display Title Curved knife, length 21", blade 8". Hide hand grip; fastened with leather thong

Descriptions

Indigenous Term Woolie

Object Description Curved knife, length 21", blade 8". Hide hand grip; fastened with leather thongs.

Inventory Description Adz, curved wooden handle, curved iron blade, tied with hide

Classification

Adze

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Hamar

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Ethiopia

Materials Wood, Iron, Hide

Dimensions Overall: 54.9 x 16.5 x 4.5 cm (21 5/8 x 6 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 973-16-50/11413

Provenance

Donor Robert G. Gardner

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