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1923.85.48

Iron sword, with narrow leaf-shaped blade.

1923.85.48

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron sword, with narrow leaf-shaped blade.
Long description
Iron sword, with narrow leaf-shaped blade in one piece with the handle, separated by a short crosspiece. The handle is the same length as the blade, with a perforation through which a curved iron pin has been stuck.
Cultural groups
Garo
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 1175 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.48

Search terms: Weapon, Sword, Ceremonial Object