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Object Number
975-32-50/11866
Display Title
Sword
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Takuba
Object Description
Sword ("takuba") with geometric design or writing on blade, image of animal on reverse; leather handle. Leather sheath with design and metal tip and trim.
Inventory Description
Sword, stamped leather handle and scabbard, metal accents, 2 flaps withrings
Classification
- Sword
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms
Sahara region
Materials
Leather, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 93.2 x 11.7 x 4.6 cm (36 11/16 x 4 5/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
975-32-50/11866/ PEABODY MUSEUM
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