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1982.19.1.1

Knife [.1] with convex cutting edge and horn handle, in a hide sheath [.2] lined with wood. [SM 18/06/2007]

1982.19.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife [.1] with convex cutting edge and horn handle, in a hide sheath [.2] lined with wood. [SM 18/06/2007]
Long description
Knife [.1] with convex cutting edge and horn handle, in a hide sheath [.2] lined with wood. The handle is riveted together. It has an expanded guard and butt. Both of these are made from layers of ?horn sandwiched together. The leather sheath is laced, or widely stitched up the back with a leather thong. [SM 18/06/2007]
Cultural groups
Somali
Person
Field collector Miss M. Minns
PRM source Miss M. Minns
PRM source Buckingham County Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1982
Date collected
By 1982
Acquisition information
Donated: 09/1982
Materials and processes
Material Steel Metal, Material Animal Horn, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Stitched, Process Riveted
Dimensions
Length 215 mm, Length 122 mm, Length 225 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1982.19.1.1 Accession number: 1982.19.1.2

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Knife, Sheath, Dagger

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