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1968.15.1.1-2

Knife with engraved iron blade and brass hilt hung with bells, with chased brass sheath, also hung with bells.

1968.15.1.1-2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife with engraved iron blade and brass hilt hung with bells, with chased brass sheath, also hung with bells.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Benue
Cultural groups
Tiv
Person
Field collector Roger Meaden Downes
PRM source Mrs Roger Meaden Downes
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1968
Date collected
By 1968
Acquisition information
Donated: 1968
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Incised, Process Embossed
Dimensions
Length 338 mm total
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.15.1.1-2

Search terms: Tool, Ritual and Ceremonial, Music, Weapon, Musical Instrument, Knife, Sheath, Dagger