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Object Number 975-32-50/11864
Display Title Sword
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Takuba
Object Description Sword ("takuba") with lettering and design on blade, hide handle. Sheath - leather with design, metal tip, hide at top.
Inventory Description Sword, w/ finial and hide? handle/accents, stamped leather scabbard,strap w/rin
Classification
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Dimensions Overall: 99.5 x 14.7 x 4 cm (39 3/16 x 5 13/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 975-32-50/11864

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