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1925.70.29

Iron ring with flattened knife blade, worn on the finger for fighting. [SM 20/04/2007]

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1925.70.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron ring with flattened knife blade, worn on the finger for fighting. [SM 20/04/2007]
Long description
Iron ring with flattened knife blade, worn on the finger for fighting. The ring and blade are made from one piece of iron. The end has been bent over to create a ring. The blade is curved with a rounded end. [SM 20/04/2007]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Pokot
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1925
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bent
Dimensions
Width: max 20 mm, Length: max 83 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.70.29

Search terms: Weapon, Ornament, Finger Ring Knife Ornament

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