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1942.13.1199

Knife, with flat trowel shaped blade and carved wooden handle. [AB [OPS Move] 21/11/2016]


1942.13.1199

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife, with flat trowel shaped blade and carved wooden handle. [AB [OPS Move] 21/11/2016]
Long description
Knife, with flat trowel shaped blade and carved wooden handle. The handle is flared at the top, the middle section is made up of expanding bands and it flares again at the base. There is a carved loop at the terminal. [AB [OPS Move] 21/11/2016]
Geographical reference
southeastern Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 37 mm, Width: max 131 mm, Length: max 519 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1199

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife