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1920.101.9

Dagger-shaped knife carried by chiefs, with two edged blade and wooden handle. [SM 28/06/2007]

1920.101.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dagger-shaped knife carried by chiefs, with two edged blade and wooden handle. [SM 28/06/2007]
Long description
Dagger-shaped knife carried by chiefs, with two edged blade and wooden handle. The handle is flared at the guard and tapers along its length towards the butt. [SM 28/06/2007]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Cultural groups
Nkole
Person
Field collector John Roscoe
Field collector Mackie Ethnological Expedition
PRM source John Roscoe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1920
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 438 mm, Width: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.101.9

Search terms: Weapon, Status, Tool, Dagger, Knife, Status Object