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Object Number
975-32-50/11867
Display Title
Sword
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Takuba
Object Description
Sword ("takuba") with geometric design or writing on blade, image of animal (monkey?) on reverse; leather handle with rope attached. Leather sheath, wide at bottom.
Inventory Description
Sword, hide wrapped handle, scabbard of patched leather, damaged, paper lined
Classification
- Sword
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms
Sahara region
Materials
Leather, Metal, Hide, Paper
Dimensions
Overall: 102 x 16.6 x 3.8 cm (40 3/16 x 6 9/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
975-32-50/11867
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