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1968.20.154

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

1968.20.154

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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
Chesegon
Cultural groups
Pokot
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1968
Date collected
1968
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1968
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 34 mm, Length: max 49 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.20.154 Other numbers: S150

Search terms: Ornament, Tool, Weapon, Status, Finger Ring Knife Ornament

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