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Hafted knife, obsidian
Object Number 94-57-10/R458
Display Title Hafted knife, obsidian
Descriptions
Object Description Hafted knife, obsidian
Inventory Description Knife, chipped obsidian biface hafted to rectangular wood handle covered w/ resi
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Klamath
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Oregon?
Additional Geographic Terms Klamath River?
Materials Obsidian, Wood, Cotton string, Resin
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 3.5 x 1.4 cm (6 x 1 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/458
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (No information)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (01/01/1894)

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