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Knife in elephant hide sheath
Knife in elephant hide sheath
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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