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1932.89.164.1

Small hunting knife [.1] with wooden sheath [.2] and cowrie shell belt [.3]. [El.B 9/3/2007]

1932.89.164.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small hunting knife [.1] with wooden sheath [.2] and cowrie shell belt [.3]. [El.B 9/3/2007]
Long description
The knife has a handle of a curved steel bar, all in one piece with the blade. The sheath is incised with lines at the top. The belt has a small bell at the end. [El.B 9/3/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Madhya Pradesh
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Steel Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Cowrie Shell, Material Metal, Material String, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bent, Process Carved, Process Strung
Dimensions
Length: max 160 mm, Length: max 148 mm, Length: max 830 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.89.164.1 Accession number: 1932.89.164.2 Accession number: 1932.89.164.3 Other numbers: 73

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Clothing, Hunting, Knife, Sheath, Belt, Hunting accessory, Musical Instrument

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