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1978.20.167

Finger ring knife. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]

1978.20.167

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Collection type
Object
Description
Finger ring knife. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]
Long description
Finger ring knife. Made from one piece of metal which has been curled around to create the ring hoop before extending into the flat, disc blade. The base of the blade is decorated with raised bands. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
East of Mount Elgon
Cultural groups
Tiati
Turkana
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1978
Date collected
By 1978
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Beaten, Process Recycled
Dimensions
Depth: max 8 mm, Width: max 43 mm, Length: max 66 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.167 Other numbers: PP16B, PP16A

Search terms: Tool, Status, Food and Drink, Medicine, Ornament, Weapon, Finger Ring Knife Ornament, Food Accessory

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