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Metal knife in wooden sheath, covered with hide, 21" long from handle to tip of
Metal knife in wooden sheath, covered with hide, 21" long from handle to tip of
Object Number 65-46-50/10805.1
Display Title Metal knife in wooden sheath, covered with hide, 21" long from handle to tip of
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sword, metal blade, carved wood handle, wood scabbard covered with hide, strap
Classification
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Angloa; Chileso
Materials Metal, Wood, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 57.5 x 9.4 x 4 cm (22 5/8 x 3 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 65-46-50/10805

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