Double edged straight bladed iron knife with wooden handle. The handle is cylindrical but flares into an oval section where the blade begins. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Double edged straight bladed iron knife with wooden handle. The handle is cylindrical but flares into an oval section where the blade begins. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]
Geographical reference: Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia; Sidamo North West of Lake Abaya
Cultural groups: Wolaytta
Person: Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon; PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1971
Date collected: 1971
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Depth: max 31 mm, Width: max 63 mm, Length: max 492 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1973.14.106 Other numbers: ?W.25

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Knife

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