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Knife in sheath, knife is iron, inner curve sharpened, length approx 10 - 12".
Knife in sheath, knife is iron, inner curve sharpened, length approx 10 - 12".
Object Number 973-16-50/11529
Display Title Knife in sheath, knife is iron, inner curve sharpened, length approx 10 - 12".
Descriptions
Indigenous Term alpha giba
Object Description Knife in sheath, knife is iron, inner curve sharpened, length approx 10 - 12". Wood handle wrapped with leather. Sheath is leather with leather thong attached
Inventory Description Knife, curved blade, sewn hide handle, sheath, perforated, leather strap handle
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hamar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Metal, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 44.5 x 7.5 x 4.1 cm (17 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-16-50/11529
Provenance
Donor Robert G. Gardner

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