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1942.13.643

Knife, with two-edged, fluted blade expanding toward the end which is squared. [AB [OPS Move] 21/11/2016]

1942.13.643

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife, with two-edged, fluted blade expanding toward the end which is squared. [AB [OPS Move] 21/11/2016]
Long description
Knife, with two-edged, fluted blade expanding toward the end which is squared. The handle is roughly craved from wood, the top the flared, it narrows in the middle and then flares again at the terminal. [AB [OPS Move] 21/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Abia Arochukwu Arochuku
Cultural groups
Igbo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 51 mm, Width: max 95 mm, Length: max 448 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.643 Other numbers: 4

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife

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