Knife in elephant hide sheath

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Object Number 55-48-50/9823

Display Title Knife in elephant hide sheath

Descriptions

Inventory Description Knife, double edged knife, wood hand, brass wrapped, rectangular hide sheath

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Additional Geographic Terms Congo, Upper

Materials Wood, Brass, Iron, Hide

Dimensions Overall: 40 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm (15 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 55-48-50/9823

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