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1978.20.403

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

1978.20.403

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron finger ring knife. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]
Long description
Iron finger ring knife. It is made from one piece of metal which has been curled around to create the ring hoop then extends into the flat, curved blade. There is a small binding of metal wire at the base of the blade. [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, Material Metal Wire, Process Forged (Metal), Process Beaten, Process Recycled, Process Hammered
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 33 mm, Length: max 78 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.403 Other numbers: PP16

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

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