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Knife of chipped obsidian with gum handle covered with clay and designs
Knife of chipped obsidian with gum handle covered with clay and designs
Object Number 46-78-70/2344
Display Title Knife of chipped obsidian with gum handle covered with clay and designs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Obsidian knife blade set into gum handle, broken
Classification
  • Knife
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / Admiralty Islands
Materials Obsidian, Gum
Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm (7 5/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2344 / Admiralty 130 10 /
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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