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Object Number
2003.1.2347
Display Title
Knife
Descriptions
Object Description
Wrist knife
Inventory Description
Knife, c-shaped ring, flat, leather covering on edges, metal tips
Classification
- Knife
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Turkana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Kenya
Additional Geographic Terms
Lothagam; Lodwar, ca. 30 mi S of; Lake Ru, ca. 7 mi from the west shore of
Materials
Iron, Hide
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 9.9 x 0.8 cm (4 5/16 x 3 7/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2003.1.2347
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