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Chief's short sword - iron in metal scabbard
Chief's short sword - iron in metal scabbard
Object Number 37-98-70/693
Display Title Chief's short sword - iron in metal scabbard
Descriptions
Indigenous Term eche laoja
Inventory Description Knife, iron blade, incised brass grip, wood sheath, wrapped with wire, chain
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Brass, Wood, Iron
Dimensions Overall: 41.7 x 6.5 x 2.7 cm (16 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-98-70/693

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