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1992.19.22

Warrior's ring knife: round iron blade terminating in a ring. Bound with copper wire.

1992.19.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Warrior's ring knife: round iron blade terminating in a ring. Bound with copper wire.
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Karamoja District
Cultural groups
Karamojong
Person
Field collector Gordon Peter Waddell
PRM source Pippa Philpott
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1950
Date collected
circa 1950 - 1970
Acquisition information
Donated: 31/07/1992
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 92 mm, Length: max 63 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.19.22

Search terms: Ornament, Weapon, Finger Ring Knife Ornament

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