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1942.13.646

Knife with flat, pointed, triangular blade and carved wooden handle. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]


1942.13.646

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife with flat, pointed, triangular blade and carved wooden handle. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]
Long description
Knife with flat, pointed, triangular blade and carved wooden handle. The oval-sectioned handle is carved with expanded transverse bands and is squared off at the base with a loop terminal. [JC [OPS Move] 22/11/2016]
Geographical reference
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 40 mm, Width: max 108 mm, Length: max 415 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.646 Other numbers: 11

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife