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Knife, half moon shaped metal blade inserted into carved wood handle
Knife, half moon shaped metal blade inserted into carved wood handle
Object Number 987-14-70/5583.2
Display Title Knife, half moon shaped metal blade inserted into carved wood handle
Descriptions
Object Description Knife, bolo and case. Curved metal blade inserted into a carved wooden handle. Two-piece wooden sheath bound with plaited grass. Length of sheath: 34.29 cm, width of sheath 6.99 cm. Other measurements in this record are for knife.
Inventory Description Knife, half moon shaped metal blade inserted into carved wood handle
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Materials Metal, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 38.5 x 5.4 x 2.6 cm (15 3/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 987-14-70/5583.2

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