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Knife and scabbard. knife has a bone handle with heavy metal blade. Scabbard is
Knife and scabbard. knife has a bone handle with heavy metal blade. Scabbard is
Object Number 972-6-40/9105
Display Title Knife and scabbard. knife has a bone handle with heavy metal blade. Scabbard is
Descriptions
Object Description Knife and scabbard. knife has a bone handle with heavy metal blade. Scabbard is bone with incised design of reindeer and sled with geometric designs. Leather grip
Inventory Description Knife in bone/leather scabbard, bone handle, sled and reindeer etched on sheath
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sámi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Sápmi
Materials Bone, Metal, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 32.9 x 4.2 x 2.7 cm (12 15/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 972-6-40/9105

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