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Object Number 69-30-10/2168
Display Title Daggers with sheaths, two.
Descriptions
Object Description Daggers with sheaths, two. The head of a grizzly bear, carved in gun-stock walnut, form the pommel of a relatively simple dagger. The blade is single-edged and the grip is wrapped with skin.
Inventory Description Large daggers, carved wooden bear handles, leather sheaths, 1 with quillwork.
Classification
  • Dagger
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tlingit?
  • Haida?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Dimensions Overall: 60.6 x 8.2 x 3 cm (23 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 69-30-10/2168
Provenance
Collector Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (10/01/1867-07/01/1868)
Dealer Capt. Edward Gustavus Fast (01/01/1869)

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