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Object Number 988-12-70/5601
Display Title Dagger
Descriptions
Object Description Iron bladed dagger with wood knife; wood and white metal sheath. Haft is curved at top, carved, worn smooth; wood sheath has two bands of white metal, the upper one with metal loop.
Inventory Description Dagger, double edged iron blade, carved wood grip/sheath, metal bands, belt loop
Classification
  • Dagger
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Dimensions Overall: 26.5 x 4.1 x 2 cm (10 7/16 x 1 5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 988-12-70/5601
Provenance
Collector Jan Merghart (1949-1950 - 9/8/1988)
Donor Jan Merghart (1949-1950 - 9/8/1988)

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